Texas Transparency
A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas
With its tablet-friendly, graphic-rich design, the guide provides the history and rates of the taxes, estimates of future revenue and allocations, and links to in-depth state financial publications. More…
State Revenue: Where the Money Comes From
Texas state government funds its diverse operations with dozens of state taxes, fees, other non-tax revenues and federal aid. Track these sources and see how each one contributes to Texas’ overall fiscal picture. More…
State Spending:
Where the Money Goes
Texas state government is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. See how Texas state agencies, colleges, universities and other institutions are spending your tax dollars right down to the pens and pencils. More…
Local Bond
Elections
Texans are asked to approve bonds that provide millions of dollars for government construction and other projects. Our Bond Election resources provide voters important information they need before heading to the polls. More…
Local Government
Learn more about local government spending and debt and see which local governments are setting the standard in making financial information transparent and accessible. More…
Data Center
Ensuring fiscal accountability requires access to large quantities of raw data in accessible formats. Here you’ll find sortable raw datasets from a variety of sources, allowing keyword- based historical, topical and geographic analyses of revenue, expenditures and more. More…
State Budget and Finance
Texas state government comprises some 150 agencies, colleges, universities and other institutions. Find out how the Legislature allocates funding to them, and who’s getting how much. More…
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