Senate Bill 1062 and House Bill 3228, filed by Sen. Hancock and Rep. Muñoz, will give consumers the right to participate in title insurance rate hearings by providing standing to the public to appear as a party, to offer evidence at hearings, and to request a rate hearing be held to consider a rate change more frequently than every five years.
Local Government
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Stephenville
Many city, county, and school district officials are right now deciding where to set tax rates for the next fiscal year. In some cases, these local decisions will push property taxes higher, creating new challenges for families struggling with affordability. Given the very real prospect of tax hikes on the horizon, now is the time...
September 3, 2026