Councilmembers described the sloppy financial situation as a result of incompetence and recklessness.
Local Spending
Houston Officials Push Hiring and Oversight Tools To Curb Department Overtime Costs
Houston officials are once again confronting runaway costs as departments report spending nearly half their overtime budgets just months into the new fiscal year.
Orange County Commissioners Adopt No-New-Revenue Rate
Orange County will collect the same amount of property taxes as the year prior.
Abbott Investigates Elgin Over Financial Mismanagement
The accusations suggest potential violations of state law.
Audit Revealing Millions Missing Sparks Heated Elgin City Council Argument
A city councilmember accused the mayor of wanting to hide mismanaged funds.
Liberty Hill ISD Voters To Decide on Property Tax Increase This November
If approved, the district property tax hike would bring in more than $10 million for the school district.
Magnolia ISD Voters To Decide on $1 Billion Bond Package
The bond package would cost taxpayers over $1 billion when factoring in interest.
Lamar CISD Proposes Bond Package Totaling Over $2 Billion
The district currently has $3.096 billion in outstanding bond debt.
Voters in Belton, Temple ISDs To Determine Upcoming Bond Elections
The two Bell County school districts are seeking voter approval for propositions that will hike taxes for homeowners.
Harris County Commissioners Pass $2.7 Billion Budget Featuring Hiring Freeze, Cuts, & Tax Hike
Harris County commissioners finally approved a $2.7 billion budget that hikes constable pay while slashing other departments.