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This year, voters in communities across Texas were skeptical of local property tax hikes and supportive of larger tax breaks for homeowners and businesses, results from the Nov. 4 election show.

Leaders from local school districts, social service agencies, and governments are worried about funding cuts if possible property tax relief measures are enacted by Hamilton County. The commissioners ...