Texas is defending limited government and economic freedom against a federal leviathan bent on strangling the economy in order to prove the primacy of government. To what extent does the federal leviathan depend on Texas, and how does Texas compare to the rest of the world?
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Property Taxes in Texas’ Most Populous Cities, Counties, and School Districts 4th Edition
Property taxes imposed by local governments have, in many instances, outpaced population growth and inflation. As a result, Texans pay some of the highest property taxes in the nation. Key points: Property taxes are assessed and collected by local governing bodies. The State does not levy a property tax. Local governments levied $89.4 billion in...
April 3, 2026