According to Texas Almanac, it is estimated that there are more than 3,000 unincorporated towns within the state of Texas (Texas Almanac, n.d.). An unincorporated town “does not have a local government,” but exist “by tradition,” and “typically do not have elected officials at the town level” (Rampage, 2021). Furthermore, unincorporated areas “are not part of a city,” as “the county has authority for law enforcement and road maintenance. Their local ordinances, rules, and police regulations are usually
codified” (OER Commons, n.d.).
Taxes & Spending
The Staggering Amount of New Debt Added in May 2026
On May 2nd, 2026, Texas voters did something astonishing. They approved more new debt in that single afternoon than the entire gross domestic product of the country of Uganda. The $76.4 billion in new principal debt authorized that day won’t be issued tomorrow; but with voter approval in-hand, local governments now have the go-ahead to borrow more and add onto the $368.3 billion in principal debt already owed. Of course, these totals...
July 21, 2026