A review of the Center for Fiscal Policy's work during the 82nd Texas Legislature on issues including: the state budget, tax and expenditure limit, tax and spending reform, pension reform, and government transparency.
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