Tag Archives: taxes
Why the Property Tax ‘Relief’ Bill is a Useless Sleight of Hand
State lawmakers blame local officials for property taxes, while passing futile bills to make it seem like they’re doing something.
State lawmakers blame local officials for property taxes, while passing futile bills to make it seem like they’re doing something....Read More
Rationale for Texas’ Largest Corporate Welfare Program was a ‘Typographical Error’
What if Texas blew billions of dollars because someone misread an obscure business report 15 years ago? In March, the Observer took a close look at the state’...Read More
Once Again, School District Shuts Down Tax Break for Gas Exporter
For the second straight year, the Point Isabel ISD board rejected a tax break for a company hoping to ship liquefied natural gas from Brownsville....Read More
The Doctor is Out
Bowie had one last chance to save its community hospital. Then anti-tax activists launched their campaign.
Bowie had one last chance to save its community hospital. Then anti-tax activists launched their campaign. Now, the small town is aching for the past....Read More
Free Lunch
Forget about the governor’s slush funds. Texas’ biggest corporate welfare program is one you’ve probably never heard of — and it’s growing every year.
Texas' largest corporate welfare program lets school districts give away unlimited tax breaks — more than $7 billion so far — with only loose state oversigh...Read More
Congratulations, Texas, It’s a Budget Deal! You Lost.
The biggest issue left facing legislators has been resolved—but with tiny property tax cuts and tough times ahead for the state budget, who came out ahead?...Read More
Hot List: Day 105 of the Legislature
All eyes are aimed at the Senate this afternoon to see if legislators have what it takes to make some major changes to the shameful lending practices in this st...Read More
State of Texas: Who Pays How Much In Taxes
Texas' tax system is one of the most regressive in the country, meaning it falls especially hard on the poor....Read More