The Spending section of the 2017–2018 Legislator's Guide. This section explains the Conservative Texas Budget, Tax and Expenditure Limit, Sales Tax Reduction Fund, Transparency and Budgeting, Understanding Federal Funds, Transportation, Economic Stabilization Fund, Public Pension Reform, and State Debt.
Local Government
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Kemp
Many city, county, and school district officials are right now deciding where to set tax rates for the next fiscal year. In some cases, these local decisions will push property taxes higher, creating new challenges for families struggling with affordability. Given the very real prospect of tax hikes on the horizon, now is the time...
August 14, 2026