Texas faces some significant transportation challenges, but much of the crisis can be averted if the state rethinks and re-prioritizes transportation funding. This policy perspective examines some alternatives to generate additional transportation revenue without raising taxes and fees.
Taxes & Spending
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: Lovejoy 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 horizon, now is the time for Texans to learn what their local governments are up to and...
June 9, 2026