A rising number of three- and four-year-olds are enrolled in taxpayer-funded pre-kindergarten in Texas. This report evaluates the costs and benefits of pre-k, and makes recommendations about the proper role of government in providing early childhood education.
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Local Government Spending
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
August 10, 2026