The report found that when all debt is considered, Houston has a taxpayer burden of $9,000.
Local Debt
Fort Bend Independent School District’s Bond Has $133M Shortfall
The $1.2 billion bond which voters approved in May of 2023 currently has a shortfall of $133 million.
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
Willis Independent School District Proposes New Bonds Totaling $218.1 Million
The district is asking voters to approve additional debt and a new tax increase only two years after voters approved a $143 million bond proposition.
School District Proposes Spending Millions on Teacher Housing
Pflugerville ISD proposes raising taxes and spending $367.6 million on school bonds, including $44 million for teacher housing.
Taxpayers Potentially on the Hook for Millions Because Legislature Chose Not to Act
The Legislature had the money available to pay down debt before a deadline, but now they have to pay the debt with interest, amounting to millions of more dollars.
The Crises Facing Texas While Legislature Meets
It’s up to citizens to save the Lone Star State.
Texas Ranked a ‘Sinkhole State’ in Debt per Taxpayer Report
Financial report by Truth in Accounting finds the state would have to take over $11,000 more from each taxpaying Texan to pay off all debts.
Citizens Stop City From Issuing Debt Without Voter Approval
“The issue was not the debt, but that it was being issued without a public vote.”
City Councilman Sounds Debt Alarm
Saginaw councilman warns taxpayers city is increasing debt to avoid lowering tax rate.
Dripping Springs ISD Caught in Crucial Bond Fight
A contentious election, recount, lawsuit, and financial crisis have all plagued the school district.