The 2015-16 Legislators' Guide to the Issues is a compilation of the findings and recommendations of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s research on key policy issues facing Texas and the rest of the country. This invaluable desktop reference provides a general overview of the issue, supported with facts, recommendations, and resources on a range of policy areas including spending and taxes, health care, K-12 education, higher education, energy, environment, consumers, property rights, and effective justice.
Higher Education
Federal Findings Raise Alarming Questions About Texas A&M’s Research Security
A new report from the House Select Committee on China, released Oct. 13, documents why stronger research security safeguards are necessary. The case of Dr. Enrique Lavernia, now a professor at Texas A&M University, raises serious questions about whether the university’s screening procedures are sufficient. The committee’s report, “How to Stop China’s Theft of America’s...
October 20, 2026