There is no doubt that the regulation of homeowners’insurance needed changing in 2002-03. However, many policymakers seeking to remedy the situation have not focused primarily on the faulty laws and regulations. Instead, the focus has too often been on insurance companies, the high premiums they were charging and how to get immediate relief for consumers.
Local Government
Examining Local Government Spending Trends From 2014 to 2023
City and county spending has outpaced growth in population and inflation, leading to an increase in the tax burden on Texan taxpayers. Key points: Local government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. From 2014 to 2023, local government spending rose by 61.2%, whereas population and inflation increased by only 42.7%. Elevated...
March 6, 2026