Texas and California are often compared to each other because they are similar in many respects except their governing philosophies. Criticisms of Texas, however, fail when examined under close scrutiny.
Winners and Losers: ISD Bond Elections
On Saturday, local governments of all types (i.e. cities, counties, school districts, and special districts) asked Texas voters to decide on nearly 275 separate bond propositions worth $17.4 billion (principal only). Using the Texas Bond Review Board’s bond election database, the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas’ website, and social media, we’ve tracked the results for...