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
May 2026 Bond Election Report
Although there have been many strides taken at the state level to reduce the property tax burden, local governments’ incessant and reckless spending continues to drive up the bill. Key points: In May 2026, Texas voters considered 439 bonds. Of those, 233 were approved. The passage rate for bond propositions for the May 2026 cycle...
November 3, 2026