Jenn LaBeff, Realtor

05/15/2026

The Texas AG blocked more than 130 Texas cities, including Victoria, from raising property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate.

05/14/2026

Officially "Halfway" to the GOAL of raising the funds needed for construction of a new Animal Shelter in Shiner. The generosity of our community is AWESOME, and we appreciate all of the local citizens, organizations, and businesses that have donated. A special fund has been set up at SouthStar Bank and tax-deductible contributions can be made to "Shiner Animal Services". If you would like to donate for the cause, please text or call ACO Mike at 361-401-9439 during regular business hours or you can drop off at SouthStar Bank in Shiner. Please indicate that your donation is for Shiner Animal Services . If using the night drop after hours, please mark on the outside of the envelope, "Shiner Animal Services".

05/05/2026

Spending needs to be brought under control—especially when funds are being redistributed away from larger districts that are already stretched thin trying to serve their own communities. Meanwhile, Texas continues to put increasing pressure on taxpayers with record-setting hikes, all while student outcomes trend in the wrong direction.

Too often, these measures are packaged as “for the children,” but the reality isn’t always that simple. Contracts get awarded, costs grow beyond initial projections, and taxpayers are left carrying the added burden—leading to even more bonds and higher taxes down the line.

At some point, there has to be more accountability for how money is spent and whether it’s actually improving education.

Dallas ISD has now set the record for the largest school bond passed by voters in Texas history.

04/30/2026

Just finished reading through the spring edition of Tierra Grande—this property tax article stood out, so I wanted to share.

Texas property tax reform and system analysis: how exemptions, rate limits, and reforms shape fairness, relief, and future tax policy.

04/24/2026

See y'all on the other side (of summer)... the 2026 protest season is in full effect. 🤓🤩

04/24/2026

I swear I’m out here trying to lead everyone to water (the appraisal district)… but I can’t make them drink (protest). 🫣 What is happening?! 🤦‍♀️

This is exactly how property taxes get out of control. When only a small percentage of people protest, you’re essentially signaling that the values — and the taxes that come with them — are acceptable. So what do they do? Keep pushing them higher.

Silence = agreement in their eyes.

At some point, it’s on us. If you don’t challenge it, you’re helping set the new baseline for your own tax bill (and your neighbors).

Enough already. Protest your value. As always, I’m more than happy to help!

04/23/2026

Progress, finally!

A new bridge carrying Convict Hill Road over U.S. 290 is set to open as early as Wednesday night. https://www.kxan.com/traffic/convict-hill-road-bridge-over-u-s-290-set-to-open-wednesday-night/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KXAN_News

04/16/2026

If you’ve ever wanted to buy in Austin, now is the time! Hit me up!

"(First-time buyers) hold the reins right now, and they're not going to hold them forever."