Testifying before the full Select Committee on Public School Finance, Dr. Vedder outlined the relative merits of revenue options, but also urged legislators to exercise caution in making radical changes to the state’s tax system.
Local Government
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Mineral Wells
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 17, 2026