What are the laws surrounding local government budgets in Texas?

In Texas, cities must adhere to the state’s local budget law, a group of statutes that requires local governments to prepare and adopt annual or biennial budgets following a specific process. For in depth inquiring into the Texas Municipal Leagues review of the subject, click here.

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1. Why do cities/towns engage in the budgeting process?
2. Who is involved in the budget process?
3. What are the laws surrounding local government budgets in Texas?
4. What timeline does the budgeting process have to follow?
5. Where can I learn more?
6. I own a house in TC and it’s time for the Town to set the FY 23 Tax Rate. How does the process work?
7. Can you explain TC's NEW terminology used related to property tax?
8. What about the PID? How is it assessed?