Marshall Considers $35M in Debt Without Public Vote
The Marshall City Council took up an ordinance June 25 to authorize up to $35 million in certificates of obligation for water and sewer work, according to the City of Marshall website.
The Marshall City Council took up an ordinance June 25 to authorize up to $35 million in certificates of obligation for water and sewer work, according to the City of Marshall website.
A data investigation into the Harris County certified appraisal roll has revealed widespread vulnerabilities in how Texas manages its primary residential tax break.
The Houston City Council has approved a $7.
During an appearance on the Texas Talks podcast with host Brad Swail, State Representative Mitch Little (R-Lewisville) voiced support for a state-level check on local prosecutors and detailed market-based approaches to address rural attorney shortages.
Austin attorney and former Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire joined the Taxpayer Empowerment podcast to critique the financial evolution and legal standing of Project Connect, Austin's multi-billion dollar transit initiative.
The Texas Supreme Court has revived a lawsuit by Willacy County property owners challenging a decades-old property tax that was originally approved by voters in 1974 to serve individuals with disabilities, but has instead financed a regional magnet school system for more than 40 years.
Governor Greg Abbott released the "2026 Report to the People of Texas" on May 6, 2026, a biennial publication that summarizes the state's major accomplishments and outlines legislative and executive priorities for the year ahead.
Yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his reelection campaign.
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.