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Caldwell County officials are considering a sales tax hike, and residents are pushing for transparency on how those extra funds will be spent. It’s a major move that could hit your wallet, so it's worth paying attention to where the money is headed.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The proposed 1.5% sales tax increase could limit future city tax revenue from annexed properties.
Emergency Services District #5 would receive additional funding for operations.
Local cities like Luling and Lockhart may lose potential sales tax revenue from future growth.
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Proposed sales tax vote raises questions in the county Lockhart Post Register
A local resident raised concerns about a proposed sales tax increase by Emergency Services District #5, arguing it could limit city growth and tax collection in extraterritorial jurisdictions.