This updated Policy Brief examines the growth of local government spending in Texas between 1990 and 2009 compared to the growth of population and inflation.
Taxes & Spending
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Buda
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...
September 2, 2026