by cbetz | Feb 15, 2024 | Research
Last year, Texans were promised an $18 billion property tax cut, but the reality was very different. Instead of relief, property tax revenue increased. Homeowners saw minimal cuts, while renters and businesses received little to no relief. This whitepaper breaks down...
by cbetz | Jan 29, 2024 | Research
Texans were promised an $18 billion property tax cut, but the reality was far from what was promised. Instead of the historic tax relief, property taxes increased by $165 million, with local governments raising taxes to fill the gap. This whitepaper breaks down the...
by cbetz | Jan 11, 2024 | Research
The federal government’s open border policies are wreaking havoc on Texas and the entire nation. With immigration powers centralizing in Washington, D.C., states like Texas are left to bear the costs of illegal immigration, including billions spent on education and...
by cbetz | Dec 14, 2023 | Research
Texans are fed up. Parents want the freedom to choose the best schools for their children, and taxpayers want relief from skyrocketing property taxes. Yet, year after year, the Texas Legislature fails to deliver on both. Despite repeated calls for school choice and...
by cbetz | Oct 31, 2023 | Research
Texas taxpayers are burdened with an estimated $6.6 billion annual cost to educate illegal immigrants, with the total cost of illegal immigration exceeding $13 billion each year. Despite these staggering expenses, Texas continues to bear the financial load, with the...
by cbetz | Sep 20, 2023 | Research
Texas taxpayers are shouldering an enormous burden—$13.3 billion annually—due to illegal immigration. This includes $6.6 billion for educating illegal aliens, $2.6 billion for border security, and $1.7 billion in criminal justice costs. These figures highlight the...
