Within the health care debate, there are striking differences in the solutions proposed by the various participants in addressing access, cost, and quality. Proposals gaining momentum in Washington D.C. advocate for government control of health care, but the only reforms proven to be successful are patient-centered.
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Local Government Spending
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
August 10, 2026