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.
Taxes & Spending
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: Highland Park ISD
Many city, county, and school district officials are in the early stages of deciding where to set their tax rates for the next fiscal year. In some cases, these local decisions will push property taxes higher, creating new challenges for family budgets and forcing tough personal choices. Given the very real prospect of tax hikes on the...
June 8, 2026