This policy perspective examines competition in the telecommunications industry, looks at specific aspects of the regulatory system in Texas, analyzes the provisions and impact of SB 5, and looks at the road ahead for telecommunications in Texas.
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Local Government Spending
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
August 10, 2026