On Thursday, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) filed an amicus curiae brief urging the Texas Supreme Court to grant review of a case involving Maverick County’s questionable adoption of its annual property tax rate. This particular case illuminates loopholes in the tax rate adoption process and demonstrates the need for stronger taxpayer protections.
Property Rights
Michael Petrick v. City of Austin
Date Filed: July 27, 2026 Original Court: Western District of Texas, Austin Division Case Status: Active Litigation Case Summary: In August 2025, Michael Petrick purchased a home on a 0.28-acre lot in Austin, Texas, in preparation for the birth of his first child. The property contained three overgrown trees. One tree was splitting and posed...
July 27, 2026