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.
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