Texas is generally well-regarded for its low taxes, but there is always room for improvement. Here are 10 ideas to improve Texas’ tax system and make the state a more attractive environment for jobs and investment.
Taxes & Spending
Assessing Tax Trends in Hidalgo County
Does history suggest that property taxes are too high in Hidalgo County? And, if so, have local decision-makers actively helped or hurt the situation? To help answer these questions, let’s review the county’s 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and gather four types of data—i.e., tax levies, local population, total tax rates, and taxable values—over a 10-year time horizon. Using...
March 9, 2026