The state's chief accountant is calling for ballots in local bond elections to spell out the tax and debt ramifications before voters check yes or no.

A report released Wednesday by Republican Comptroller Susan Combs centers on data showing local debt doubling in the past decade, and outpacing population growth and inflation.

Here's a look at some East Texas cities:

Texarkana:
Tax-Supported Debt: $58,836,420
Revenue-Supported Debt: $6,640,000
Total Debt Outstanding: $65,476,420
Population: 36,411
Total Debt Outstanding per Capita: $1,798.26

Marshall:
Tax-Supported Debt: $12,245,000
Revenue-Supported Debt: $16,825,000
Total Debt Outstanding: $29,070,000
Population: 23,523
Total Debt Outstanding per Capita: $1,235.81

Carthage:
Tax-Supported Debt: $15,680,000
Revenue-Supported Debt: $0
Total Debt Outstanding: $15,680,000
Population: 6,779
Total Debt Outstanding per Capita: $2,313.03