An amendment that requires Congress to adopt balanced budgets, limits its power to tax and spend, and provides narrowly-drawn exceptions for real emergencies, should be a priority for our federal and state elected representatives.
Taxes & Spending
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...
February 3, 2026