See For Yourself Video Quiz: Texas officials vow changes to the property tax system

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. Which of the following best describes the role of property taxes in Texas?

Property taxes in Texas are relatively unimportant, given the state’s reliance on a state income tax correct incorrect

Property taxes are the second largest source of revenue in the state, with most of the revenue going to the state government correct incorrect

Property taxes are the largest source of revenue in the state, with most of the revenue going to local governments correct incorrect

Property taxes in Texas are relatively unimportant, given that they are assessed only once every ten years correct incorrect

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. Why is the homeowner in the video concerned about property taxes?

Property taxes can go up by state law, limiting the resale market for Texas homes correct incorrect

Property taxes vary widely from year to year, making budgeting difficult correct incorrect

Property taxes are collected by the federal government, which circumvents Texas’ autonomy correct incorrect

Property taxes often far exceed the original tax on the home, making it difficult for some homeowners to stay in their homes correct incorrect

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. When the governor says that “Texas must limit the ability of taxing authorities to raise your taxes,” he is suggesting

A law at the state level to limit local authorities, as property taxes are collected by local governments correct incorrect

A law at the state level to limit state authorities, as property taxes are collected by state officials correct incorrect

A law at the national level to limit local authorities, as property taxes are regulated by Congress (through interstate commerce) correct incorrect

A law at the local level to limit state authorities, as local governments can supersede state laws they feel are unjust correct incorrect

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. Which of the following best describes the role of the tax appraiser in the property tax system?

The tax appraiser sets the rate at which properties are taxed correct incorrect

The tax appraiser determines the value of the property to be taxed correct incorrect

The tax appraiser collected the taxes owed on the property correct incorrect

The tax appraiser writes legislation to determine future property taxes correct incorrect

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. Which of the following best describes why Texas is so reliant on property tax revenue?

Texas has no state income tax correct incorrect

Property taxes are subject to fewer constitutional restraints than other taxes correct incorrect

Land in Texas is more valuable than in other parts of the country correct incorrect

Texas spends less money on consumer goods than other states, limiting the value of a sales tax correct incorrect