Florida and Texas are battling for new residents. DeSantis thinks he found an advantage

Florida and Texas have for years attracted Americans feeling high-tax, high-cost states with an absence of personal income tax and business-friendly policies. Now, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is betting that reducing property taxes could become the Sunshine State's next competitive advantage. The stakes extend well beyond Florida . The competition for new residents translates directly to political influence, with population growth affecting everything from congressional representation to Electoral