AUSTIN, Texas - Leaders in the Texas Senate celebrated passing both bills of property tax relief for Texans on Thursday afternoon. The fate of those tax breaks will now be in the hands of voters.

Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R- Houston), Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other senators spoke on the passage of Senate Bill 4 and Senate Bill 23. SB4 raises the homestead exemption for Texas homeowners to $140,000, while SB23 increases that exemption by another $60,000 for Texans over 65 and those with disabilities.

What they're saying:

"It's a fantastic day for Texas taxpayers once again," Bettencourt said. "With leadership of the Texas Senate, Texas House, and the entire legislature. We've come with two great packages for homeowners and part of a $10 billion commitment of property tax relief."

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