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Urban affairs reporter @TexasTribune • Cities, housing, taxes, growth, transportation • Past @ExpressNews • joshua.fechter@texastribune.org
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Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.

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By Joshua Fechter Verified
| Hill Country News Verified
Posted 6/11/26 Confusion surrounds a sweeping law aimed at stopping Texas cities from adopting progressive policies three years after state lawmakers passed it, supporters and critics said Thursday. The 2023 … Sign up to keep reading — IT'S FREE! In an effort to improve our website and enhance our local coverage, HillCountryNews.com has switched to a membership model. Fill out the form below to create a free account. Once you're logged in, you can continue using the site as normal.
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Texas now requires cities to do an audit before raising property taxes. Some small towns can't afford it.

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By Joshua Fechter Verified
| High Plains Public Radio Verified
From the Texas Tribune: When Monte Walker took the reins as city manager of Howe, a town with a population of 3,686 some 50 miles north of Dallas, the city hadn't audited its books for two years — even though state law says they must be done annually. The town had seen turnover in its management, and past officials hadn't gotten those audits done before he took the job in 2023, Walker said. Some three years later, Howe is nearly caught up, Walker said.
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Texas now requires cities to do an audit before raising property taxes. Some small towns can't afford it.

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By Joshua Fechter Verified
| KWBU-FM Verified
From the Texas Tribune: When Monte Walker took the reins as city manager of Howe, a town with a population of 3,686 some 50 miles north of Dallas, the city hadn't audited its books for two years — even though state law says they must be done annually. The town had seen turnover in its management, and past officials hadn't gotten those audits done before he took the job in 2023, Walker said. Some three years later, Howe is nearly caught up, Walker said.
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