You have probably heard about the Texas “budget crisis,” and been told that to avoid budget cuts we need to tap Texas’ savings account, the Rainy Day Fund. But the reality is very different from the headlines. Texas actually has MORE money to spend now than it spent two years ago.
Local Government
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Stephenville
Many city, county, and school district officials are right now deciding where to set tax rates for the next fiscal year. In some cases, these local decisions will push property taxes higher, creating new challenges for families struggling with affordability. Given the very real prospect of tax hikes on the horizon, now is the time...
September 3, 2026