by TFR Staff | Jun 27, 2024 | Local, News
Tarrant County has taken another step towards giving more money back to taxpayers by increasing the homestead exemption to the maximum allowed by state law. Following the implementation of a 10% homestead exemption last year, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court has...
by TFR Staff | Jun 5, 2024 | News
In May, local communities across Texas participated in bond elections that saw approximately 250 bond propositions put to a vote. These propositions collectively amounted to nearly $15.5 billion in new local debt, a significant financial burden with implications...
by TFR Staff | May 9, 2024 | Local, News
Local elections were held last weekend all across the state. There were several important items on the ballot, including several sizable bonds, with almost 250 bond propositions totaling $15.5 billion statewide, as reported by the Texas Policy Research...
by Andrew McVeigh | May 2, 2024 | Local, News
Another election is upon us here in the Lone Star State. This Saturday, May 4th, elections for local officials, bonds, and propositions will be held for communities across Texas. Local elections play a crucial role in day-to-day lives of Texas taxpayers, and voting in...
by Vance Ginn | Mar 27, 2024 | News, Research
View Research in .pdf Form Executive Summary The Problem: Property taxes in Wyoming are unaffordable and make buying a home or starting a business more costly or outright impossible for many people. The surge in spending by local governments has resulted in increased...
