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The Texas Over-65 School Tax Ceiling and How It Ports to a New Home When You Downsize

The Texas Over-65 School Tax Ceiling and How It Ports to a New Home When You Downsize

James Brinkman
Published on: 03/09/2026

The Texas over-65 school tax ceiling transfers when you sell and downsize, but as a percentage, not a dollar amount. How the freeze works, how to port it with Form 50-272, and why downsizing usually lowers your frozen school bill in Northwest Austin.

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What Northwest Austin Buyers Should Know About Property Taxes and Exemptions Before Making an Offer

What Northwest Austin Buyers Should Know About Property Taxes and Exemptions Before Making an Offer

James Brinkman
Published on: 08/08/2026

A Northwest Austin broker explains how property taxes and homestead exemptions really work in 78750, 78759, and 78726: the 2025 exemption increases, the over-65 ceiling, the 10 percent cap, and how to budget your true payment before you offer.

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