>non primary residences (and all other property) are already taxed at higher rate in Texas w/ our homestead exemptions. The question is how many folks are lyin

>non primary residences (and all other property) are already taxed at higher rate in Texas w/ our homestead exemptions. The question is how many folks are lying and claiming homestead when they shouldn't be? When they get caught what is the penalty for doing so? I recently read that Florida and neighboring states are sharing homestead informatoin and finding who's cheating on taxes (claim homestead when they shouldn't be). The question is, is the risk worht the reward for cheating? If the chance of getting caught is small, and the punishment for cheating isn't bad enough, people will continue to take their chances.