Excessive Texas government spending compared with key economic metrics suggests the state’s tax and expenditure limit (TEL) needs reform or Texans will be burdened with funding a larger footprint of state government.
Local Government
May 2026 Bond Election Report
Although there have been many strides taken at the state level to reduce the property tax burden, local governments’ incessant and reckless spending continues to drive up the bill. Key points: In May 2026, Texas voters considered 439 bonds. Of those, 233 were approved. The passage rate for bond propositions for the May 2026 cycle...
November 3, 2026