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Texas Senator Faces Homestead Tax Questions
Texas Senator Taylor Rehmet's homestead tax exemption on a Fort Worth property listed for rent under scrutiny.
In brief
Texas Senator Taylor Rehmet's homestead tax exemption on a Fort Worth property listed for rent under scrutiny. Texas Senator Taylor Rehmet faces questions over homestead tax exemptions on a Fort Worth house advertised for $2,895 monthly rent. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Texas Senator Taylor Rehmet Faces Questions
State Sen. Taylor Rehmet (D-District 9) faces questions from the Republican Party of Texas over homestead tax exemptions on a Fort Worth house listed for $2,895 a month.
“State Sen. Taylor Rehmet (D-District 9) faces questions from the Republican Party of Texas over homestead tax exemptions on a Fort Worth house that online listings advertise for $2,895 a month.”
Records Cited in Allegations
The website links to Tarrant Appraisal District records for a house on Delga Street, a lot on Portland Street, and a house on Stanmire Lake Trail.
“The website links to Tarrant Appraisal District records for a house on Delga Street, a lot on Portland Street and a house on Stanmire Lake Trail.”
Exemption Screenshot
An exemption screenshot lists a general residence homestead exemption and a 100% disabled-veteran exemption under Tax Code Section 11.131.
“An exemption screenshot the site attributes to the Delga Street property lists a general residence homestead exemption and a 100% disabled-veteran exemption under Tax Code Section 11.131.”
Rental Income Disclosure
A disclosure page lists the Delga Street and Stanmire Lake Trail properties as sources of rental income from Rehmet's January 26, 2026, personal financial statement.
“A disclosure page the website identifies as part of Rehmet’s January 26, 2026, personal financial statement lists the Delga Street and Stanmire Lake Trail properties as sources of rental income.”
Zillow Listing
A Zillow listing advertises the Delga Street house for $2,895 per month and marks it available for rent, dated October 12.
“The website displays a Zillow listing screenshot advertising the Delga Street house for $2,895 per month and marking it available for rent. The website dates that capture to October 12.”
Trulia Listing
A separate Trulia listing advertises the house for $2,895 per month with August 11 as the listing date.
“Another screenshot, attributed to the Tarrant County Tax Office, shows a $0 levy and $0 amount due for the Delga Street property for 2026.”
Tax Levy Status
A Tarrant County Tax Office screenshot shows a $0 levy and $0 amount due for the Delga Street property for 2026.
“Another screenshot, attributed to the Tarrant County Tax Office, shows a $0 levy and $0 amount due for the Delga Street property for 2026.”
Voter Registration Mismatch
A voter-registration screenshot shows a Carver Avenue address instead of Delga Street with the house number obscured.
“A voter-registration screenshot posted by the site shows a Carver Avenue address, rather than Delga Street, with the house number obscured.”
The takeaway
Texas Senator Taylor Rehmet faces questions over homestead tax exemptions on a Fort Worth house advertised for $2,895 monthly rent.
