Taxpayer Empowerment | Episode 35: Fighting Local Government Waste w/ Texas House Rep. Mitch Little

Are Texas cities using your tax dollars the way they were intended? In this episode of Taxpayer Empowerment, Texas State Representative Mitch Little joins TPPF's Jose Melendez to discuss how local governments spend taxpayer money, why greater transparency is needed, and what reforms could help protect taxpayers.From nonprofit funding and government transparency to property taxes, local debt, and public records reform, Rep. Little explains why Texans should pay closer attention to how local governments manage billions of taxpayer dollars—and what lawmakers may do during the next legislative session.Topics Covered:Texas local government spending and accountabilityWaste, fraud, and abuse in city budgetsNGO funding and taxpayer transparencyProperty tax reform in TexasPublic Information Act and open recordsAustin homelessness spendingLocal government debt and bond reformSchool district deficit budgetsGovernment oversight and taxpayer protectionsTexas Legislature interim chargesIf you care about lower property taxes, transparent government, fiscal responsibility, and protecting taxpayer dollars, this episode is for you.