Texas property owners pay the seventh-highest property taxes in the country. Largely because the state does not have an income tax, property taxes are essential for the services provided by our
The income groups paying the highest tax rates in Texas are disproportionately Hispanic and Black, whereas the lowest-taxed group (the wealthiest 5%) is predominantly white. Sustainable tax revenue provides the
In August, the Austin City Council approved a 2026 budget with a $33 million deficit. To cover the shortfall, the city is asking voters to approve Proposition Q on Nov.
In less than 24 hours, legislators will adjourn the first special session sine die and gavel into another. As redistricting committee members prepare to likely meet again this Sunday, at
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent research organization that, for 40 years, has advocated for public policy for better access to quality health care, food
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View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent research organization that, for 40 years, has advocated for public policy for better access to quality health care, food
Twitter Facebook Linkedin View the full report as a PDF. With a record $33 billion carryover balance in 2023, lawmakers spent $23 billion on a massive property tax cut package
Twitter Facebook Linkedin This week, the Texas House and Senate laid out their initial funding proposals for the 2026-27 biennium in budget bills HB 1 and SB 1. These bills