With so many hindrances to budgetary prudence, it is easy to understand why Texas’ TEL has failed to live up to expectations. However, with just a handful of changes, legislators can vastly improve and entrench this important safeguard.
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