Local officials often claim they can't control the cost of living, but the decisions they make certainly factor in and can often drive up costs.

From bonds to charter amendments, they are local propositions on ballots across Texas. What's on yours?

Crime labs are an overlooked part of the criminal justice system, is yours functioning as it should?

Illegal immigration isn’t just a state and national problem; local communities are facing it too. How is it impacting you?

Across the state, local taxing entities are taking full advantage that allows them to raise your taxes without your approval.

By December local governments have to commit all relief aid to projects or return it. Pay attention to what they plan to do. 

Smaller regions are thriving thanks to the downsides of bigger ones. How do we keep that going?

Across the state, citizens are pushing for charter changes in their cities and there's no reason you can't do it, too.

A new report from Comptroller Hegar highlights just how desperately Texas needs more housing. 

Across Texas, jails are overcrowded, and taxpayers are dealing with the repercussions.