Local Government Transparency
See how local governments are stepping up across Texas to give taxpayers like you a transparent look at where your money goes. Who has an online budget? Who shows detailed expenses? Who is setting the standard?
We're tracking just how transparent cities, counties, school districts and other special districts across the state handle your hard-earned dollars.
Public Schools, Colleges and Universities
Public and higher education together constitute the largest category of state spending by far, accounting for 42.0 percent of all state appropriations and 56.5 percent of general revenue spending in the 2012-13 biennium. More…
Special Purpose Districts
These autonomous, quasi-governmental entities are proliferating across Texas, especially in fast-growing areas. The districts tax residents to provide a variety of public services. More…
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