In the absence of ETJ elimination, HB 1279 offers an effective way to minimize elements of the system of regulation without representation that presently exists. Further, its implementation would go far to reinforce the enduring principles of self-governance and property rights.
Local Government
Texas DOGE 2.0
According to recent polling, 84% of Texans consider property taxes to be a “major burden” on themselves and their families. This heavy strain exists because local governments are spending at rates that consistently outpace both inflation and population growth. With nearly 5,000 property taxing entities in the state auditing these local governments is the essential...
August 27, 2026