Texas law allows cities to expand their boundaries and annex outlying areas, without giving the affected property owners a right to vote on the issue. At its core, annexation is undemocratic and un-Texan.
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Local Government Spending
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
August 10, 2026