The state’s prepaid tuition program-the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan-will run out of money between 2015 and 2017. By 2030, the program could cost taxpayers as much as $2.1 billion. To avert bankruptcy and keep the program on sound financial footing, reforms need to be made-like those made to the refund policy.
Local Government
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Stephenville
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 3, 2026