Dedicating a portion of the sales tax–the state’s largest general tax–is not good fiscal policy. It would reduce the amount of funds subject to an already weak state expenditure limit in addition to other problems.
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