SB 1048 amends current law so that critical elections that have a fiscal impact will be held on the November uniform election date. This will not only help maximize voter participation, but it will also help voters tackle the current local debt situation. It is imperative that voters have the ability to hold their local governments accountable, especially pertaining to increased local debt. SB 1048 seeks to maximize voter participation, which will result in the majority of citizens voicing their opinion on major decisions. As it stands, only a small percent of voters are making many important decisions that affect the entirety of the community.
Taxes & Spending
Texas City Eliminates Their Property Taxes
On September 10, the City of Von Ormy cut its already low property tax rate from $.12 to zero. Von Ormy has had a history of dedication to low, or no taxes, with 2024 being the first time they even adopted a tax rate since 2014. The city approved a zero-property tax rate even as...
September 22, 2026