Texans don’t have to raise taxes to obtain better services, or eliminate services to reduce spending. In fact, by harnessing the reins of the private sector, Texans can cut both state and local taxes and have better services: better streets, better libraries, cleaner water, better airports, better police protection, a better environment, better schools.
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