My name is Michele Steeb. I am appearing on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation testifying in support of Senate Bill 1803 relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homeless programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.
Local Government
Small Towns, Big Tax Increases
The city of Whitesboro ignited a firestorm recently when officials suggested adopting a tax rate that would have skyrocketed the average homeowner’s property tax bill by 61 percent. The initial public hearing to discuss the matter drew hordes of angry Whitesboro residents who voiced their discontent. So much so, in fact, that city councilmembers tabled...
September 17, 2025