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Crockett leads Texas primary; Florida tax study warns

PUBLISHED Dec 15, 2025, 7:44 AM ET

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Crockett leads Texas primary; Florida tax study warns

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 6

Left 17%

Center 50%

Right 33%

Sources: 6

Austin, Texas — U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced a Senate campaign in December and quickly led a Texas Southern University poll showing 51% support among likely Democratic primary voters, with a ±2.45% margin of error. In Florida, a Wichita State University analysis for the Florida League of Cities modeled proposals to reduce homestead property taxes and found potential municipal revenue declines of roughly 38% ad valorem and 14% general fund under full elimination, risking cuts to police, fire and public works. The study noted disparities. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Wichita State University prepared an analysis for the Florida League of Cities modeling homestead exemption changes.
Florida lawmakers and Governor discussed proposals to reduce or eliminate property taxes, with proposed state budget backfill.
Local outlets published study results showing potential 38% ad valorem and 14% general fund revenue declines under elimination.
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced her U.S. Senate bid in December and a Texas Southern University poll showed early lead.
News coverage highlighted winners and losers, potential service cuts, and policy trade-offs for state and local officials.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 3
Distribution:: Left 17%, Center 50%, Right 33%

Who Benefited

Older and higher-value homeowners would receive larger reductions under fixed-dollar exemptions or property tax eliminations, increasing those owners' after-tax disposable income relative to renters and recent buyers.

Who Impacted

Municipalities—particularly smaller inland and rural Florida towns—would suffer significant revenue losses that risk reductions in police, fire, public works and parks unless alternative revenue or state backfill is provided.