“It is imperative that every state agency engage in a thorough review of each program and budget strategy and determine the value of each dollar spent.”
Texas Budget
Austin ISD Approves Historic Budget
The shrinking school district just adopted its largest budget to date, resulting in higher taxes for residents – and a whopping third of which goes towards recapture.
Midland ISD to Add Tax Increase to November’s Ballot
Amidst budget issues, Midland ISD Trustees announced that they plan to ask the community for a property tax increase. The rate has yet to be set but, according to officials, could be as high as $1.17 – the highest maintenance and operations rate allowed by the state.
The Need for Real Budget Reform
Unless the Legislature passes commonsense budgeting reforms, the state’s spending problems will only get worse.
Houston’s “Balanced” Budget Still Ignores Glaring Problem
Sylvester Turner passed his first budget as mayor of the City of Houston. While it is being applauded as a balanced budget, it ignores many glaring concerns about the city’s finances.
Texas Senate Leads on Fiscal Responsibility
Zero Based budgeting is a large step toward greater fiscal responsibility.
Limited Budget Growth
Within the next day or two, members of the Texas Senate and House will finalize a state budget. Remarkably, it is one that meets the minimum threshold of “not spending everything.” Last year, conservative groups joined together as the “Conservative Texas Budget...
Mayor Parker’s Final Budget
Last week, Mayor Annise Parker revealed what she called her “lean and mean” conservative $5.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2016. Although the city has increasingly faced financial issues throughout Parker’s term, her latest budget, once again, offers no...
Senate Budget Conferees Appointed
On Thursday afternoon, the Senate released the names of its five members who will serve on the conference committee for the state budget, HB 1. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has appointed Sens. Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound), Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-McAllen), Charles...
House Budget Conference Committee Members Appointed
On Wednesday afternoon, the House released the names of its five members who will serve on the conference committee for the state budget bill HB 1. Speaker of the House Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) appointed Reps. John Otto (R-Dayton), Sylvester Turner (D-Houston),...