# Texas Balances Growth, Affordability, and Taxes | Lubbock News

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Podcast: [Lubbock News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lubbock-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571537)
Published: 2026-09-05T07:39:27+00:00
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Governor Greg Abbott’s visit to Lubbock spotlighted Texas’s affordability crisis, unveiling new AI data center rules to shield rural communities from unwanted development. He also proposed capping property tax spending and requiring two-thirds voter approval for hikes, plus reducing home appraisals to every five years. But local leaders warn these measures could cripple essential services like police and fire departments, already strained by budget shortfalls—even with the state’s $8 billion education boost, schools say it’s still not enough. As the legislative session begins in January, balancing growth, cost-of-living concerns, and funding critical infrastructure remains a high-stakes puzzle for the entire state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b3d92ca158e49a58

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