Tax increment financing (TIF) is a public financing tool that uses increased property tax revenue within a designated area for redevelopment projects. TIF advocates believe it helps redevelop blighted areas that would not otherwise see private investment, and thereby increases total economic growth in the area. However, serious concerns exist regarding Texas’ use of TIF.
Local Government
Governments Lobbying Government: City of Houston
Every year, local governments in Texas spend millions upon millions to influence state-level policymaking. These advocacy campaigns are funded with tax dollars and often employ external lobbyists (i.e. registered lobbyists), internal lobbyists (i.e. intergovernmental relations personnel), and pro-government associations (i.e. Texas Municipal League, Texas Association of Counties, Texas Association of School Boards, etc.). One local...
March 18, 2024