Lawmakers must make transportation funding and spending more efficient, accountable and transparent. This testimony presents alternatives, including a quick examination of transit spending that could be prioritized towards traffic congestion relief.
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Property Taxes in Texas’ Most Populous Cities, Counties, and School Districts 4th Edition
Property taxes imposed by local governments have, in many instances, outpaced population growth and inflation. As a result, Texans pay some of the highest property taxes in the nation. Key points: Property taxes are assessed and collected by local governing bodies. The State does not levy a property tax. Local governments levied $89.4 billion in...
April 3, 2026