As we gear up for another legislative session the rallying cry to “insure the uninsured” becomes louder and louder, but should crafting additional insurance programs be the focus of public policy?
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Local Government Spending
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
August 10, 2026