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Taxes
City of McAllen Pushes Two Bonds in May Election
McAllen city officials are proposing two bonds totaling $25 million on the May ballot. But are voters paying attention?
Midland Implementing New “Tax”
Our City Council is planning to take more of your money, this time via a stormwater runoff fee on the water bill. For residents, the tiered fee structure ranges from $1.20 to $3.40 per month and is based on the square footage of your home’s roofline. Barring any...
Government Hypocrisy is Making Austin Unaffordable
Austin’s mayor recently demonstrated the kind of hypocrisy that’s harming the city.
Round Rock Keeps Taking More of Residents’ Money
The city’s appetite for taxpayer money is growing, and what they’re spending it on is concerning.
One, Two, Three Strikes for Ector County Tax Increases
If both the ECISD bond and tax increase passed, a home valued at $200,000 would have seen a total increase on their annual property tax bill of $406.
Ector County’s Hospital Faces Long Road to Recovery
A series of events that occurred during Medical Center Hospital’s recent budget season has revealed that the county-managed hospital has a long road ahead if they’re going to repair not only their financial health, but the community’s trust as well.
RPT Chairman James Dickey Calls on Congress to Cut Taxes
Dickey’s vocal and consistent support for conservative priorities continues to be a breath of fresh air for party activists.
Ector County ISD Announces $291 Million Bond and Tax Increase Election
After four other government entities proposed property tax hikes, Ector County ISD joined in. Trustees have officially called for a November bond in the amount of $291 million, along with a tax increase election.
Midland City Council Seeks More Community Involvement
Midland City Councilmembers schedule an evening tax hearing in hopes of encouraging community participation.