The May 21 higher education conference designed for regents appointed to the state’s major university systems explored the rising cost of higher education, the quality of higher education in Texas, and the roles and responsibilities of regents. This publication provides important resource information on each of those areas, as well as the solutions for how to strengthen higher education in Texas.
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