Five big moves from the Lege in 2025
The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights:
• Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November. The homestead exemption was increased to $140,000 from $100,000. People 65 and older were given an additional $60,000 exemption on top of that.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the Feb. 2, 2026 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning March 18, 2025.
Robert Stanley “Buck” Dollar, 74, of Wheeler, Texas, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, in Wheeler, Texas.
Deborah Jean Cannon “Debi” Starr 72, of Canadian passed away December 31, 2025, in Canadian.
No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements and final disposition are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
