Low
Tax Increment Financing
Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance
Pass-Through Financing
Introduction How Will This Help? Reduces upfront costs for the public agency. Pass-through financing allows a partner to pay the initial costs of the project and be reimbursed by the agency. Is not affected by increased fuel efficiency. Fuel tax revenues will likely decrease over time. The expected growth in future population means more people […]
Jobs/Housing Balance
State Sales Tax on Motor Fuel
Introduction How Will This Help? Provides additional funds for transportation. Increasing the statewide sales tax rate would provide funds to reduce traffic congestion and help maintain the safety and quality of Texas roads and bridges. Helps keep up with rising highway construction costs. Since 1991, roadway construction costs have almost doubled. Increasing the statewide sales […]