Quintero: As Texans seek more accountability from their government at all levels, they should remember the unelected special districts that may play a major role in their everyday lives and pocketbooks. They deserve far more scrutiny than they receive.
Election Integrity
Toward a More Well-Informed Citizenry
The 86th Texas Legislature sought to enhance public debt transparency through the creation of Voter Information Documents (VID). However, this instrument is not accurately providing debt amounts and needs reform. Key points: Governments are manipulating the VID methodology to deny voters accurate tax impact estimates. Many VIDs are dissimilar, making comparative analysis challenging. There is...
July 31, 2026