Texas' $552 billion in Local Debt w/ Clinton Bailey & Jeff Howard

Texas local government debt has exploded to $552 billion, and taxpayers are paying the price. On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin sits down with Bell County GOP Vice Chair Jeff Howard and The Better Belton Project Founder Clinton Bailey to break down how massive local bond elections are driving government debt higher across Texas.They discuss how school districts and local governments continue pushing record-breaking bond packages, the role the education establishment and taxpayer-funded lobbying groups play in promoting these measures, and why many Texans are seeing higher property taxes as a result.Mandy, Jeff, and Clinton also examine how voters can better understand bond elections, why transparency and accountability matter in local government spending, and what taxpayers can do to push back against unsustainable debt growth.If you care about Texas property taxes, school district bonds, local government debt, and taxpayer transparency, this episode is a must-watch.