Texas Tomorrow

Some people claim there are no unions in Texas, it's simply untrue. They're responsible for a lot of the employment policies we see at the local level.

Across the state squatters are moving in and laying claim to people's homes. Is it also happening in your neighborhood?

For three decades, Stafford has operated without a property tax. If the city council has their way, that will change this November.

Big tech investments are happening in Texas small towns and taxpayers are looking to benefit. 

Most major cities have Democratic mayors leading the charge but a new group, led by Texas mayors, is hoping to change that.

Cities are in a hiring crisis when it comes to police and as a result they're leaning on new technology to bridge the gap.

Across the state, local governments decide how many parking spots businesses are required to have, whether they actually need them or not. But some cities are waking up and changing course.

Local governments across the state are gearing up for their 2025 budgets. You should be aware and involved in the process.

Cities defer maintenance costs until they have more budget flexibility, which never happens. This means you're dealing with poor city services and crumbling infrastructure because they choose to kick the can down the road.

Boards and Commissions across the state often go unnoticed but wield an immense amount of power. We need to recognize that and hold them accountable the way we do other entities.

As inflation burns through your pockets, your local jurisdictions are coming for more of your money. Bonds and taxes are on the ballot this May and November, make sure you're aware and vote accordingly.

Superintendent salaries are up, way up, and taxpayers should be on notice as they're the ones shouldering this hefty burden.

  For the first time you’ll get the opportunity vote on who sits on your appraisal district board of directions.  Make sure you research the candidates and don’t miss the […]

Across the state local governments big and small are plagued with corruption. It’s up to you to monitor them and ask questions when something doesn’t smell right.

In an attempt to change culture, cities are banning businesses they don’t like.

Local debt is burdening Texans as it exceeds $300 billion. While we often talk about our federal debt, we need to focus on local debt because that's what has an immediate impact.

A long-awaited High-Speed Rail project seems to be gaining some momentum, but is it right for Texas?

  Pockets of Texas are seeing meteoric growth in jobs. The success is largely owed to ease of regulation, something local governments must maintain to sustain the growth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syF2MJkgsNM   Boomtowns have grown in Texas’ unincorporated areas because of the freedom and flexibility that they offer by not being under the jurisdiction of a city. With Elon Musk’s […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11dSqvsQpyE   School districts across the state are spending big with little oversight. Big and small districts alike need monitoring and with as many districts as we have in Texas, […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZWq0TBQS8o   Texas Cities, like all others, are facing significant fiscal challenges and taxpayers are on the hook for them. Truth in Accounting gave us the rundown of who has […]

https://youtu.be/aYl6Yu9bNBI The US Census Bureau released its list of fast-growing cities and Texas cities’ top list. Low taxes, regulation, and affordability were the primary drivers and for Texas to remain […]

  Things in and out of our control are driving up the cost of housing and shutting young people out of the market. Zoning and other regulations are something we […]

  Across the state of Texas, local governments are further regulating and, in many instances, banning short-term rentals like Airbnb, Vrbo, and others. Small but vocal groups opposed to having […]