Under SB 855, Texas drivers could soon be walloped by higher gas taxes. If transportation funding really is in a state of crisis however, the state should first end the practice of diversions.
Taxes & Spending
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Waller
Many city, county, and school district officials are right now deciding where to set tax rates for the next fiscal year. In some cases, these local decisions will push property taxes higher, creating new challenges for families struggling with affordability. Given the very real prospect of tax hikes on the horizon, now is the time...
August 13, 2026