Local property taxpayers already owe more than $638 million in bond debt.
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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.
AG Paxton Sues Travis County Over Secretive Security Expenditures
The Office of the Attorney General claimed the Travis County Commissioners Court failed to provide proper notice or allow the public the opportunity to comment on the proposal.
Big Win for Whitesboro Citizens: No Property Tax Increase
Citizens convinced Whitesboro city officials to reverse course on a big property tax increase.
City of Dallas’ Budget to Help Aid LGBT, Race-based Events
The new budget will give the Office of Arts and Culture $20.6 million to facilitate multiple “cultural celebrations throughout the year.”
Houston Mayor Reaches Agreement With Municipal Employee Union
The 3-year contract includes an increase in the city’s $15 per hour minimum wage to $16.75 this year, $17.25 next year, and $18 in 2026, the final full year of the contract.
Travis County Plans New Security Agency Amid Unprecedented Measures for DA Garza
The county’s recent moves to increase security have been accompanied by an uncommon level of secrecy.
Harris County Raises Taxes for Residents
The average homeowner can expect to pay roughly $160 more on their property tax bill.
Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County Over its Second Basic Income Program
The Texas Supreme Court stopped the first iteration of Harris County’s basic income program following a lawsuit by Paxton.
Houston Mayor Whitmire Turns Down Tax Increase
Whitmire said he won’t raise taxes until he can tell Houstonians that he’s cut waste and corruption.