Across the state of Texas, local governments are further regulating and, in many instances, banning short-term rentals like Airbnb, Vrbo, and others. Small but vocal groups opposed to having them in their neighborhoods are pressuring local governments to act and city councils are following suit.
Cities defer maintenance costs until they have more budget flexibility, which never happens. This means you're dealing with poor city services and crumbling infrastructure because they choose to kick the can down the road.
Boards and Commissions across the state often go unnoticed but wield an immense amount of power. We need to recognize that and hold them accountable the way we do other entities.
As inflation burns through your pockets, your local jurisdictions are coming for more of your money. Bonds and taxes are on the ballot this May and November, make sure you're aware and vote accordingly.
Superintendent salaries are up, way up, and taxpayers should be on notice as they're the ones shouldering this hefty burden.
