This testimony expresses serious concerns on public school accountability changes shared by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the Texas Association of Business, the Texas Institute for Education Reform, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Education Trust-Southwest.
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