Houston may face a $320 million budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year.
Local Debt
Houston ISD Budgeted $2 Million for Bond Election Prep
The multi-billion dollar bond was later rejected by voters, but questions have been raised about wording in the budget item.
Clear Creek ISD Trustees Discuss $214 Million Bond Proposal for May Ballot
A majority of the funding would be allocated for rebuilding three campuses.
Harris County Judge Promotes Houston ISD Bond
The bond is projected to cost more than $8 billion and is facing opposition from both local political parties for its exorbitant cost to taxpayers.
Houston ISD Bond Faces Bipartisan Opposition
The bond is the largest of its kind in state history and is expected to cost as much as $8.8 billion when including interest.
Hays County Puts $778 Million Bond on November Ballot
Local property taxpayers already owe more than $638 million in bond debt.
Central Texas School Districts Seek Voter Approval for Increasing Tax Rates
Liberty Hill, Manor, Marble Falls, and San Marcos all have a VATRE proposition on the ballot to increase school district funding.
Harris County Raises Taxes for Residents
The average homeowner can expect to pay roughly $160 more on their property tax bill.
Harris County Republicans Oppose Houston ISD Bond
The total cost of the $4.4 billion bond including interest is expected to be $8.8 billion after thirty years.
Property Tax Cut Advocates Push Texas Senate for Future Relief
A slate of activist groups explained before the Senate Finance Committee how they would go about addressing Texas’ high property taxes.