Texas has a proud history of “act[ing] like it,” and the 84th Legislature worked to take the next steps in defending the state and its citizens from unlawful encroachments by the federal government. But, while some progress was made, the overall results were disappointing.
Family
Womb & Board
Rising housing costs are delaying marriage and childbearing by preventing young adults from forming independent households, thereby making housing affordability a central driver of declining family formation and demographic stability. Key points: Housing affordability directly shapes whether young adults can form independent households, influencing marriage, fertility, and long-term family stability. Rising housing costs and limited...
April 2, 2026