This PowerPoint presentation was given by Peter S. Vogel at the Foundation’s April 14, 2010 Policy Primer on Network Neutrality at the Omni Downtown Austin Hotel.
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