For many Texans, title insurance has become an obligatory step on the pathway to homeownership. Therefore, it’s important that the title insurance market be competitive to keep prices at the lowest possible level while still maintaining a high quality of service. In a recent poll, 72 percent of Texans supported choice and competition in title insurance.
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...