Texas and California are often compared to each other because they are similar in many respects except their governing philosophies. Criticisms of Texas, however, fail when examined under close scrutiny.
Taxes & Spending
Cunningham v. City of Austin
Date Filed: March 23, 2026 Original Court: Travis County District Court Case Status: Pending Under Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution, home rule cities can impose taxes as long as those taxes are authorized by law or by their city charters. The Texas Tax Code requires that local taxes be approved by voters through...
March 23, 2026