City officials propose a 6 percent increase in general fund spending for FY 2019-20 and what the city called the lowest property tax increase “in recent memory.”
Texas Budget
McKinney Set to Raise Property Taxes
McKinney City Council adopted a property tax rate ceiling for 2019-2020 that will raise the average homeowner’s city tax bills, again.
Plano Proposes “No New Taxes” Rate
Plano’s preliminary 2019-20 budget is based on adopting the taxpayer-friendly “effective” property tax rate that keeps homeowners’ city tax bills flat.
Study: Best-Run States Are GOP-Dominated, Texas Lags Behind
The study found the 10 most fiscally solvent states are solidly Republican, but Texas is far behind them.
Abbott Approves Bloated Budget
The budget was signed in its entirety with not a single rider removed, including a controversial $1 million gun safety campaign.
Lawmakers Bust Conservative Texas Budget
Only State Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R–Bedford) registered his opposition to the budget-busting bill.
Tax ‘Swap’ Defeat Begets Spending Cuts, Greater Relief
With Abbott’s sales tax increase defeated, lawmakers should keep promises to cut spending and provide greater property tax relief.
Senate Unanimously Votes to Bust Conservative Budget
The budget passed by the Senate on Tuesday increases spending by around 10 percent, or 5 billion additional dollars over population plus inflation.
Commentary: Speaking Up About the Budget
State Rep. Matt Schaefer shares why he voted “yes” on the budget.
Senate Committee Revises Budget, Matches House on Education Spending
Changes made in the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday increase total education reform spending to $9 billion with little dedicated to property tax relief.