In the current fiscal climate and anticipated state budget shortfall, it is more critical than ever that Texas policymakers have accurate information about public school expenditures, understand where the money is actually spent, analyze major trends, and know the corresponding results in student achievement.
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