One of the biggest challenges for conservatives, going into next session, will be safeguarding the Economic Stabilization Fund from lawmakers anxious to spend money on new programs or expand existing ones-especially when today’s uncertain economy calls for caution and fiscal restraint.
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