This letter expresses the Foundation’s concerns regarding pending legislation that would index the state’s current gasoline tax and create a new 10-cent “local option” gasoline tax, potentially raising gas taxes by 125%.
Taxes & Spending
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Buda
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...
September 2, 2026