1. Property Tax Reforms
Since 2015, Governor Abbott has signed sweeping property tax reforms. He delivered the largest property tax cut in Texas history — $18 billion — and raised the school-district homestead exemption for all Texans – from $100,000 to $140,000. He also boosted the homestead exemption for elderly and disabled Texans. Lastly, he raised the business personal property tax exemption from $25,000 to a whopping $125,000, while also making the veteran-owned business franchise tax exemption permanent.
Many Texans did not feel these reforms because local jurisdictions, the bodies that impose all the property taxes in the state, raised their taxes even more. That’s why Governor Abbott has a five-point plan to fix the loopholes communities use.
Under Governor Abbott’s plan, all property tax increases must be voted on and approved by two-thirds of voters. Also, Texans must be allowed to vote to roll back rate increases. House appraisals must only occur once every five years and appraisal caps should be slashed from 10% per year to 3%. Lastly, Texans should have the opportunity to decide at the ballot box to abolish the school district property tax, which constitutes two-thirds of the average Texan’s property tax bill.
2. Capping the Prices of Insulin
Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation in 2021 that made insulin more affordable for Texans on state-regulated health plans. The new law limited cost-sharing to $25 per prescription for a 30-day supply of insulin, regardless of the amount or type of insulin needed. The law brought economic relief to the over 11% of Texans with diabetes, many of whom struggle to afford insulin on state-regulated plans.
3. Child Care Regulation Cuts
Governor Abbott signed a law to establish the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative, which will group four existing state agencies and direct them to streamline regulations that govern childcare in TX. The Initiative’s goal is to resolve regulatory conflicts, lower insurance costs for childcare providers, advance education for those providers, and protect the health and safety of children in childcare. These reforms will cut costs for parents and improve early childhood care.
In addition, the Governor launched the Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care to improve the quality, access, and affordability of child care for Texas families. Lastly, he directed Texas state agencies to investigate childcare funding fraud in the state to ensure that parents have legitimate care options for their children and that taxpayers are not being taken advantage of.
4. Improving Healthcare Access
Governor Abbott is committed to expanding rural healthcare and telemedicine so that all Texans can have access to quality care, regardless of where they live.
In 2020, Governor Abbott expanded telehealth and telemedicine options to enable Texans to receive the care they need from the comfort of their homes. He also expanded and improved access to inpatient mental health care in rural communities by awarding $239 million in construction grants. To further support rural Texans, the Governor signed HB 18 and HB 3000 laws that boost ambulance services and provide strategic and financial tools to rural hospitals and clinics.
In 2025, Governor Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced $44 million in grants for qualifying rural hospitals. In addition, he secured over $1.4 billion in federal funding for projects that will strengthen hospitals, expand access to healthcare, and create nutrition initiatives. These programs will make Texas healthcare stronger for generations to come.
5. Lowering Housing Costs
Housing supply is low nationwide, driving up costs. That’s why Governor Abbott is committed to increasing supply for Texas families. To do so, he signed into law three bills to cut regulations and give developers the freedom they need to build new homes.
Senate Bill 15 prohibits cities from requiring unreasonably large lot sizes to build homes on, allowing for smaller and denser development. Senate Bill 840 allows for mixed-use and multifamily development in areas currently zoned for office, retail, or warehouse, unlocking new pockets for housing in large cities. The bill also removes barriers to development. Finally, House Bill 24 makes it easier to achieve zoning changes that allow for more residential development.