by TFR Staff | Jun 4, 2026 | Commentary
Texans know the drill by now. Every spring, homeowners across the state open their appraisal notices, roll their eyes at the increased valuations, and scramble to file a property tax protest before the May 15 deadline. Under Texas law, property owners generally...
by TFR Staff | May 21, 2026 | Local
Billions in new local government debt was approved during the May 2nd municipal elections, saddling taxpayers with higher taxes for years to come. While state lawmakers continue talking about tax relief in Austin, cities, counties, special districts, and school...
by Bill Peacock | Jan 9, 2026 | Explainers
Texas is considered a conservative state. Yet, when it comes to the size and scope of government, Texans ought to take a closer look. This is the first is a series of papers in which we will examine the growth of Texas’ state and local governments over the last...
by Andrew McVeigh | Oct 16, 2025 | Local
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...
by TFR Staff | Oct 1, 2025 | Explainers
Unmasking Taxing Tactics in Texas In Texas, local governments wield significant authority over taxation and spending decisions that directly impact residents’ financial well-being. Local entities such as cities, counties, school districts, and special districts...
