According to the Texas Bond Review Board (BRB), local debt outstanding reached more than $225 billion in fiscal year 2014, representing almost 85 percent of total Texas debt.
Taxes & Spending
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Waller
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 13, 2026