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The cost of owning a home in Texas is on the rise, census shows

Despite efforts by Texas lawmakers to ease property tax bills, increases in expenses like insurance and utilities ate into that tax relief.

Homes in an East Austin neighborhood on Aug. 24, 2025.

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