Texas GOP divided over Gov. Abbott's property tax plan

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is pushing for the gradual elimination of property taxes that pay for public schools, with the state shifting sales tax, other revenues, and surplus money to pay for education. The plan has caused a philosophical debate with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has proposed raising the homestead exemption and reducing the school maintenance and operations property tax rate. The Legislature is currently in a special session to resolve the issue, with Abbott calling for multiple sessions until the matter is resolved.