An educated citizenry is necessary for our survival as a free people. Texans go to the ballot box each November, and on odd-numbered years, they usually vote on amendments to the Texas Constitution. We do so again on November 5.
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