A boost in public school spending, school vouchers, and money for water systems are other highlights of the state budget, ...

The long answer involves a lot of sources ... “The main issue, aside from the income tax, is a matter of political will and priorities,” said Clay Robison, spokesman for the Texas State ...

Lawmakers want voters to replace the current constitutional hurdle to a personal income tax in Texas with a marginally ... is to limit the government’s sources of revenue. Wonks hardly ever ...

Texas politicians and CEOs often tout the state as "low-tax" because workers here aren't forced to pay the local government a percentage of their income, in contrast to places like California.

Texas state tax has pros and cons. The statewide sales tax rate of 6.25% is a bit high, and localities can add 2%. Property taxes in Texas are also on the high end but were recently lowered for many.

The Texas Restaurant Association estimates there ... of thousands of Texans who depend on tip revenue as their main source of income. Budget analysts, however, warn the move could bloat the ...

When determining Texas' wealthiest counties, Smartasset used investment income, property value and median income. These three metrics determined the wealth index score which ranges from 1 to 100 ...

This year, 35 states will participate in a $2.5 billion federal nutrition program that will help low-income parents ... or unreliable sources of food to sustain oneself. The Texas Department ...