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More than half of Dallas-Fort Worth renters are cost-burdened, study shows
| February 7, 2024
The median renter monthly housing costs in Dallas-Fort Worth is $1,472 per month, a significant increase from before the pandemic. Data from ApartmentList.com also shows that rents in Dallas and Fort Worth are up by over 20% since March 2020.
Here’s everything you need to know about voting in Texas
| February 1, 2024
Wondering how to vote in The Lone Star State? Look no further.
Here’s how to save money in 2024 under Biden’s clean energy policies
| January 31, 2024
Under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, Texans can now save money on certain energy-efficient home improvement projects, rooftop solar panels, and electric vehicles.
26,000 Texans have become pregnant as a result of rape since Roe was overturned, study finds
| January 31, 2024
“Thousands of girls and women in states that banned abortion experienced rape-related pregnancy, but few (if any) obtained in-state abortions legally, suggesting that rape exceptions fail to provide reasonable access to abortion for survivors,” the study stated.
Texans can take advantage of an IRS pilot program to file their taxes directly
| January 31, 2024
Texas taxpayers will soon be eligible to join an IRS pilot program that will allow them to calculate and submit their returns to the government directly without using commercial tax preparation software.