Buda is working with Texas representatives to allow funds from the hotel occupancy tax (HOT) to be used toward improving sports-related facilities and venues. The over-arching goals of House Bill 2354, filed Feb. 23 are to incentivize tourism and increase the number of people spending time in Buda h...

With a projected $300,000 in hotel occupancy tax (HOT) funds to be accrued by the end of January, Wimberley city leaders chose to decrease the HOT rate as they decide on the best way to use the money. By a 4-1 vote, the Wimberley city council reduced the HOT rate for hotel rooms in Wimberley from 5 ...

By Cyndy Slovak-Barton There was nary a comment on the proposed tax rate for the city of Buda. But alcohol and water brought out the few comments from council members at the one-hour special called meeting. The proposed tax rate of $.3475 per $100 valuation hearing moved quickly, and the council wil...