Commentary: Should Local Officials Congratulate Themselves for Lowering Tax Rates?

[Sanguine]

While local elected officials brag about lowering tax rates, they’re still increasing the amount you have to pay.

By Ashley Whittenberger
|September 6, 2019   

It’s the time of year when local elected officials across Texas are determining if our tax bills will increase, decrease, or stay the same for the next year—and it’s also the time to be extra wary of misleading statements about the topic.

Many of us are starting to see media commentaries and social media posts pop up in which our local school board trustees, county commissioners, city council members, and other representatives are patting themselves on the back for their part in “reducing tax rates.”

While this might sound promising at first glance, there are two reasons those of us who desire meaningful tax relief shouldn’t be celebrating just yet....

https://texasscorecard.com/commentary/commentary-should-local-officials-congratulate-themselves-for-lowering-tax-rates/

[Bigun]

When the Texas legislature is in session smoke and mirrors is the name of the game.

[Sanguine]

When the Texas legislature is in session smoke and mirrors is the name of the game.

Sure looks like it, Bigun.