SB 29 is a simple reform measure that would prohibit any political subdivision that receives money from the state of Texas from paying for lobbyists. It also blocks payments to people closely connected to lobbyists through business or by relation. Further, state contractors are also banned from using state dollars to pay for lobbying.
Taxes & Spending
Assessing Tax Trends in Denton County
Does history suggest that property taxes are too high in Denton 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 2024 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....
March 7, 2026