On February 13, 2009, Kathleen Hartnett White conducted “Texas Water 101,” a briefing for legislative staff that provided an independent overview of Regional and State water plans and major water rights issues affecting timely implementation of water supply projects. This document contains her PowerPoint presentation. Click here to listen to her remarks.
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