Texas government must learn to live within its means so that all Texans will continue to enjoy the nation’s top job-producing economy. These reforms will guide us down this path, providing a way to prosperity for all Texas families by decreasing state overspending and reducing future spending growth.
Local Government
Growing Pains: The Cost and Contribution of Impact Fees in Texas
Texas’s rapidly growing population requires new infrastructure and improvements, which oftentimes come at great expense. To fund these projects, local officials often impose impact fees on new development—but their use comes at a cost. Key points: Texas is the fastest-growing state in the nation. As such, it has robust infrastructure requirements. To help finance capital...
August 12, 2026