Analysis: Rising property values — and taxes — during an economic slump

Property taxes can’t go up too much without voter approval; just how much is too much is a matter of legal debate.Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas TribuneEditor's note: If you'd like an email notice whenever we publish Ross Ramsey's column, click here.If you’d like to listen to the column, just click on the play button below.
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