Harris County Resurrects UpliftHarris, Program Will Cost Taxpayers Over 17 Million
The controversial and fiscally irresponsible guaranteed income program proposed by Harris County leadership, UpliftHarris, has been resurrected by the county’s Commissioner Court. Originally introduced in January 2024, the program aimed to supply a monthly...
The Real Size of Texas Government
Executive Summary The only thing the Texas Legislature must do when they meet every two years is adopt a budget. Not surprisingly, with years of practice they have gotten pretty good at spending taxpayers’ money. For instance, the Legislature appropriated $323.8...
Houston ISD Places Largest Bond in Texas History on November Ballot
This November, Houston voters will face a crucial decision regarding a historic $4.4 billion bond proposal for the Houston Independent School District (HISD). This bond, the largest in Texas history, has garnered unanimous support from bureaucrats at the...
Cecilia Castellano: A Threat to Texas Taxpayers
As the race for Texas State House District 80 heats up to South Texas temperatures, voters face an important decision that could have long-lasting implications for their wallets, their children’s education, and the future of Texas's economy. After HD-80 incumbent...
Why Does Texas Need Universal School Choice?
This commentary was originally published at VanceGinn.com here. It is being republished with permission from the author. Overview Despite increases in public education expenditures with taxpayer money in Texas, student performance is flat or declining. Texas is...