This study examines six Texas cities, providing evidence that local property taxes could be much lower if local goverments controlled spending using a tax and expenditure limit based on population growth plus inflation.
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