Budget transparency helps you see where your tax dollars go, but spending limits might reduce services you rely on like public health programs or parks.
$30,000-$60,000
You get better access to budget information and may see more stable property taxes, though some city services might grow more slowly.
$60,000-$100,000
Spending limits could help keep your property taxes from rising too fast, and you'll have clearer information about how your local government spends money.
Over $100,000
This policy likely helps control your property tax burden since cities and counties can't increase spending as quickly as they might want to.
What you can do right now
Your voice carries more weight when it comes from the people a policy affects.
A.J. LouderbackTexas State Representative, District 30
HB 73 is a Texas state law that affects how cities and counties manage money. The bill sets spending limits based on inflation and population growth. It also requires cities and counties to share budget details with residents online within 20 days of approving a budget. When we show up together, our community becomes more connected, more resilient, and more powerful.