This perspective examines the various approaches to establishing the starting point for the state’s budget and which processes ensure the most efficient use of taxpayers’ investment in state government.
Taxes & Spending
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: Highland Park ISD
Many city, county, and school district officials are in the early stages of deciding where to set their tax rates for the next fiscal year. In some cases, these local decisions will push property taxes higher, creating new challenges for family budgets and forcing tough personal choices. Given the very real prospect of tax hikes on the...
June 8, 2026