Property taxes are killing middle-class ownership nationwide

Texans pride themselves on keeping what they earn—especially since our state has no income tax. But rising property taxes are chipping away at that principle across America. What began as a local way to fund schools and roads has become a national problem: homeownership is being taxed out of reach. 

From New Jersey to Florida, families are being forced to move because their tax bills keep growing, even when they’ve already paid off their mortgage. This isn’t just economics—it’s about who really owns what they call home. 

State governments must act: enforce hard caps on tax hikes, demand transparency from taxing authorities, and give homeowners the protections they deserve. The time to fight back is now. 

Read the full article on The Blaze:

https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/property-taxes-are-killing-middle-class-ownership-nationwide