Every year thousands of Texas property owners find themselves in the unenviable position of falling behind on their property taxes either because of a temporary financial setback or some other lack in liquid capital. Fortunately, the competitive market has stepped in to offer these property owners a way to satisfy their tax debt without having to trek through the delinquency process, whose penalties, fees, and interest can add close to 50% onto a property owner’s final tax bill after just one year.
Hijacked: How the Bond Process is Being Used Against Taxpayers
School bonds are one of the main instruments contributing to Texas’s local government debt, which is currently over half a trillion dollars. Key points: As of 2026, school bond debt in Texas is over $236 billion. In May of 2023, Texas passed 79% of the 245 bond proposals put on the ballot, costing taxpayers $22.9...