What FISD Isn’t Saying Out Loud As Fredericksburg families sit down with their property tax bills each year, many are already feeling the squeeze. Texas property taxes have become one of the heaviest burdens in the country, and the hill country is no exception. So...
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Tarrant County College: A Pattern of Fiscal Irresponsibility
Tarrant County College (TCC) in north Texas serves thousands of students across its campuses, offering pathways to degrees and workforce training. Yet, beneath the glossy annual reports lies a troubling track record of fiscal decisions that prioritize...
Bray Campaigning on Lower Property Taxes, But Voted to Raise Them Six Months Ago
In the communities of Northeast Texas, political races often hinge on promises of fiscal responsibility, limited government and conservative values. Enter Josh Bray, a candidate vying for the open Texas State House seat in District 1, which covers communities from...
Examining Austin’s Prop Q
The City of Austin is in a financial crisis, and they’re asking voters to approve a permanent tax increase to fill in their budget deficit.1 This tax rate election, with "Proposition Q," aims to raise the city's property tax rate to 57.4 cents per $100 of valuation, a...
Tarrant County Continues to Lower Property Tax Rates
Tarrant County homeowners are seeing another modest but meaningful victory in the fight against rising property taxes. For the third consecutive year, the county’s Commissioners Court has voted to cut both the county and hospital district tax rates, continuing a...
AG Paxton Probes Whitesboro’s 51% Tax Hike
On September 29, 2025, the City of Whitesboro in North Texas approved a 51.2% increase in its total property tax rate, resulting in an unprecedented 61.6% tax increase for all properties. This decision, made without a vote of approval by the people, drew immediate...








