The average homeowner can expect to pay roughly $160 more on their property tax bill.
Local Debt
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.
‘Spending Spiral’ Pushes Local Finances to Brink
Accrual accounting recognizes liabilities at the time they are incurred and could dramatically change municipal budgeting.
Houston ISD Bond Polls Show Striking Differences
According to a former Houston City Controller, the bond will cost roughly $11 billion to pay back when interest is factored in, although the district has said the number is $8.8 billion.
Northwest ISD Trustees Call for Tax Increase
The school district currently owes more than $1.8 billion in taxpayer-backed debt.
Austin ISD Finalizes Tax Increase Election
Austin taxpayers face increasing financial pressures from the school district, city, and county.
Houston ISD Puts $4.4 Billion Bond on November Ballot
The school bond is the largest in Texas history.
Austin City Council Likely to Propose a ‘Climate Bond’
The bond election would happen in either 2025 or 2026.
Austin Light Rail Scheme Remains on Ice After Trial Postponed
Legal challenges to Project Connect are unlikely to be resolved anytime soon.