Public education & property taxes.  Our state has underfunded public education for years, forcing local communities to raise property taxes to make up the difference and hurting Texas families in the process.

 

Teacher and retired teacher pay.  Texas teacher pay has declined 8% or $4,000 per year since 2008 when adjusted for inflation.  Retired teachers, living on fixed incomes that have not been adjusted for cost of living, are struggling with rising healthcare premiums and deductibles.

 

Healthcare.  Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the nation—one in five Texans, or 5.5 million, are uninsured.  

 

Transportation. Texas’ population will double in the next 30 years; congestion is expected to increase at least 60%. If we don't act, North Texans are likely to spend significantly more time in traffic, have less time for family and friends, and incur greater transportation costs.