Progress was made on the issue of school choice during the 84th Texas Legislature’s regular session. For the first time in 20 years, school choice was passed by the Texas Senate. However, school choice died in the House after not receiving a public hearing.
Local Government
Tracking Local Government Debt in Texas: 2016 – 2025
Local governments in Texas have accumulated excessive public debt. Strict reforms are necessary to restore fiscal discipline. Key points: In fiscal year 2025, local government borrowing reached nearly $561 billion in combined principal and interest, which is $17,706 in debt per capita. From 2016 to 2025, total local debt rose from $331.8 billion to $561...
November 9, 2026