Texans pay too much in property taxes because of excessive government spending. Current legislative efforts to address this may not bring substantial, long-lasting property tax reductions. This document provides an overview of current proposals and a path to achieving a Conservative Texas Budget and real cuts to property taxes.
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