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El Paso Faces Tax Hike Amid Budget Strains | Texas News
El Paso braces for another property tax hike as city leaders approve a preliminary rate of 0.809 cents per $100 of home value — up from last year — amid mounting financial pressure. With over $13 million in new costs, including lost revenue from state exemptions and union disputes like the fire department’s rejected $43M offer, the city is dipping into its reserve fund and facing looming legal bills. Yet, despite the strain, the budget still funds key priorities: parks, animal services, street upkeep, and public safety upgrades — all while watching the Texas Legislature’s potential moves to…
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