Your taxes may go up $1,200 (How to fight it!)
If you live in Austin AND Travis County, it’s very possible your taxes may go up $1,200 (or more) next year thanks to the far-Left monopoly in local government wanting to use YOUR tax dollars to play politics with the Trump Administration.
Aren’t we already taxed enough? Now is not the time for political games, as hard-working Travis County residents are saddled with rising living costs, a tight job market, and high home prices. Evictions are on the rise, families are hurting, and we’re still licking our wounds from the July Fourth floods.
That’s why we’re sounding the alarm on Austin Proposition Q, Travis County’s “emergency” tax increase, and Central Health’s tax hike. See the resources below and our Events calendar for other opportunities.
EVENTS:
A Greater Republic, a non-partisan local PAC, is hosting a fund-raising event for Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., featuring former Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire, former Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty, and economist Bill Peacock, plus many other special guests. Fajita dinner provided with your $45 donation. RSVP here and or click/tap on the flyer below. Share with friends and neighbors!
UPDATES:
The Travis GOP Executive Committee voted unanimously to oppose Austin’s Propositon Q on Sept. 16!
PARTNERS IN THE FIGHT:
Travis GOP
A Greater Republic PAC
Save Austin Now
Others coming soon.
NEWS:
Travis Tracker article: https://thetravistracker.blogspot.com/2025/08/proposed-austin-travis-county-tax-hikes.html
KUT article on Central Health tax hike: https://www.kut.org/health/2025-09-16/travis-county-central-health-budget-tax-rate-increase-2026
KXAN article on status of lawsuit against Prop Q ballot language: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/the-question-is-close-tax-rate-election-lawsuit-shut-down-by-texas-supreme-court
KXAN article on Lago Vista Council member opposing Travis County hike: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/travis-county/travis-county-set-to-approve-higher-tax-rate-tuesday-to-address-flooding-lawsuit-likely
MATH:
According to KXAN, here’s how much taxes will go up for the average household (around $500k) in each taxing entity:
+$562 - Austin Community College
+$608 - Central Health
+$291 -- Travis County
+$303 -- City of Austin
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+$1,764 total
MORE INFO:
Detailed info on the Austin Tax Rate Election: austintaxrateelection.com
A satirical site to share in “favor” of the Austin tax hike: https://voteyesaustintre.com
Former Council member Ora Houston’s statement against Prop. Q and Austin’s bloated budget
