In 2011, Texas Governor Perry challenged universities to craft $10,000 degrees. "Revolution Rising?" is an update on Texas’ Affordable Baccalaureate Degrees. The 2014 Affordable Baccalaureate Program best incorporates the means specified by the governor, and could serve as a model for the country.
Local Government
Growing Pains: The Cost and Contribution of Impact Fees in Texas
Texas’s rapidly growing population requires new infrastructure and improvements, which oftentimes come at great expense. To fund these projects, local officials often impose impact fees on new development—but their use comes at a cost. Key points: Texas is the fastest-growing state in the nation. As such, it has robust infrastructure requirements. To help finance capital...
August 12, 2026