East Texas Bonds Would Put Taxpayers on the Hook for Millions
East Texans will face several school bond proposals on November 3, 2026. If approved, these measures would authorize tens of millions of dollars in new borrowing backed by property taxes, leaving taxpayers footing the bill for the debt and interest over time. Three...
Yarbrough on Predatory Gambling, Affordability, and When Government Picks Winners & Losers
On the final day of the 2026 Republican Party of Texas convention in Houston, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility’s Destin Sensky sat down with Jace Yarbrough,1 the Republican nominee for Congressional District 32 in North Texas. Their conversation ranged across the...
Houston-Area School Districts Ask Voters for Tax Hikes and New Debt
Houston-area taxpayers face a series1 of school funding propositions on the November 3 ballot, including proposed property tax increases across five school districts and billions of dollars in new debt through bond elections. Cy-Fair, Channelview, and Crosby ISDs are...
West Texas Taxpayers Asked to Approve Millions in New Debt
A debt-free school district wants $134 million, a district near the 50-cent cap wants a $30 million ballpark, and a Midland utility district is back 18 months after 76% of voters said no. Big-city bond packages get most of the headlines, but rural and small-city West...
Central Texas School Districts Want More Money From Taxpayers
As Texans continue to face financial pressure, several Central Texas school districts are asking taxpayers to approve higher property taxes or authorize millions of dollars in new debt. From an $81 million bond in the Waco area to a $400 million package in Manor,...
North Texas November Bond Elections
Irving ISD, Keller ISD, and the City of Forney want $1.83 billion in new bonds before a dime of interest is counted These are not the only bonds on North Texas ballots this November. Collin County, Collin College, the City of Dallas, McKinney ISD, North Richland...
San Antonio-Area School Districts Seek More Tax Revenue and Billions in New Bonds
As Texans continue to grapple with high property taxes and a rising cost of living, school districts across the San Antonio area are asking voters to approve higher taxes and billions in new debt for long-term spending commitments. On November 3, voters in five area...
Early Voting Has Begun
Early voting for the November 3, 2026 general election has officially begun1 and runs from Monday, October 19, through Friday, October 30. This window gives registered Texans nearly two weeks to cast ballots before Election Day itself. For taxpayers concerned about...
Who Will Fight to Cut Spending and Property Taxes in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County taxpayers will see several candidates with varying experience in state and local government on the upcoming November ballot. While there will be a plethora of candidates and races facing residents, we’ve highlighted several candidates whose records or...