This paper highlights Texas budget trends in Articles VI and VII since the 2004-05 budget and notes the natural resources and business and economic development functions that increase faster than population growth plus inflation in the 2016-17 budget.
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