The Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 69 appropriately puts in statute a lower sufficient fund balance for the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) but inappropriately risks some taxpayer dollars in the ESF to chase higher returns.
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