To improve the efficiency and quality of our public schools, administrators need the flexibility granted by HB 400 to make the decisions that will be best for students and taxpayers, rather than having the state dictate those decisions for them.
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