The historic HC property tax increase of 7.6% is just revenue. The average County homestead's tax bill is up 10% a year! "That's the problem with this type of spending, once it starts, each year it gets baked in and then there's more and more" said State Senator Paul Bettencourt
ATTENTION EVERYONE; Harris County Commissioners said a 7.6% tax hike is your only option. Their own 128-page budget says otherwise.
I spent 100+ hours going through everything. What I found:
• $93.4M sitting unspent by the 5 of them right now (p.72) — added to the budget AFTER public comment ends
• Their own $25M hiring freeze got cut to $5M this year (p.74)
• 13 officials getting raises to $305K (p.101)
•Their own budget says 80/20 healthcare cost-share is standard — they still cover 90%+ (p.16)
This is a deficit of choice, not necessity. Stop blaming Trump. Look at page 72.
@RodneyEllis@adriangarciaHTX@LesleyBrionesTX@HCP4__Briones@HCPrecinct4 — explain the $93.4M.
This week we will have our final vote on if/how much we raise taxes in Harris County. My position is well documented - we need to reduce spending and programs.
Bill King points out on @FOX26Houston that some of the reasons given for the record increase may not be genuine or true.
You can sign up to let the court hear your thoughts on this week's vote at:
https://t.co/NFwpjDuEiN
America is getting dangerously close to having more seniors than children.
In 2005, there were 2.1 Americans under 18 for every person over 65.
Today, there are only 1.2.
And by 2030, the ratio will dip below 1.0, indicating the U.S. will be in organic population decline.
(in fact, states like Florida are already there)
This means fewer young people entering their prime homebuying years.
And more aging homeowners downsizing and passing homes to their estates.
In other words: fewer future buyers competing for a growing number of homes owned by older Americans.
Almost nobody in housing is paying attention to this yet.
Check the demographic ratio for your ZIP on Reventure: https://t.co/RZbW8YvHoX
This is Horrible!!
IF #Houston Families have to do without/budget then #HarrisCounty officials should do the same!
No More #Taxes
It’s Not a Income Problem - it’s a “Spending Problem”
@GregAbbott_TX doesnt Matter if Cut Property Taxes if they Keep Raising Taxes w/o Voting!!
This is Horrible!!
IF #Houston Families have to do without/budget then #HarrisCounty officials should do the same!
No More #Taxes
It’s Not a Income Problem - it’s a “Spending Problem”
@GregAbbott_TX doesnt Matter if Cut Property Taxes if they Keep Raising Taxes w/o Voting!!
This is Horrible!!
IF #Houston Families have to do without/budget then #HarrisCounty officials should do the same!
No More #Taxes
It’s Not a Income Problem - it’s a “Spending Problem”
@GregAbbott_TX doesnt Matter if Cut Property Taxes if they Keep Raising Taxes w/o Voting!!
Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday to adopt the highest county property tax rate in modern history in a bid to bridge a more-than $180 million projected budget deficit. https://t.co/sMsGYZHeFf
BREAKING 🚨: Housing Market
Google Searches for "Can't Afford Home" soar to highest level in history, surpassing even the peak of the Global Financial Crisis 🤯 👀
🚨 NOW: Trump FHFA Director Bill Pulte announces he is QUASHING the FICO monopoly over American homebuyers — effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will approve all lenders using VantageScore
"Since 2020, FICO has increased the price per a person’s credit score by 1,800%. FICO has enjoyed a monopoly. No more."
"Fannie and Freddie’s initial rollout of VantageScore has been incredibly successful, with 50 LENDERS DELIVERING LOANS."
"So, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, I’m instructing Fannie and Freddie to approve ALL lenders to use VantageScore." 🔥
I and others have been explaining for years that Harris County has a spending problem. A new proposal this week to create a new department will only add to our current spending and, as a result, taxing problem.
Regarding law enforcement, I will always support that. It’s one of the main reasons county government exists along with infrastructure. What so many fail to mention or print is that the raises given to constables is statutory. We - by state law - must (and should and did) approve increases for those that serve and protect our communities. I will support that every time.
Like any budget, there is fat and waste and areas where we can save. While other counties in the state either cut taxes or keep them at the same rate for the benefit of their communities, SOME in Harris County find new ways to create a financial burden for residents.
Preliminary Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicates the Houston metro area experienced a net loss of 5,200 jobs through the first seven months of 2026, driven by steep declines in public and logistics sectors that outweighed growth in corporate and service industries.
Key Job Gains:
- Professional and business services: +16,400 positions
- Leisure and hospitality: +15,200 positions
- Mining, logging, and construction: +11,500 positions
- Private education and health services: +2,500 positions
Picky buyers and stubborn sellers are locked in a standoff as Houston’s housing inventory reaches a record high. Here's where sales are the slowest in the metro, and what that means for buyers. https://t.co/wLHm9551Sr