A statewide inquiry has been launched into the finances of the small Central Texas city of Elgin after city leaders acknowledged that millions of taxpayer dollars are missing and can't be accounted for.
A recent report by Texas 2036 and the Center for Sustainable Development at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture concludes that higher density residential development can generate significantly more net revenue for Texas cities compared to traditional suburban subdivisions. The study, which examines nine housing developments in Fort Worth, College Station, and Fate, reveals that medium- and high-density developments often yield more revenue through property taxes than they cost to maintain.
Senator Paul Bettencourt has announced the filing of Senate Bill 2519, a legislative proposal designed to bolster taxpayer and voter protections in Texas.
A new financing strategy for long-term capital projects in Texas was a topic of discussion at Texas Public Policy Foundation Policy Summit.