The 84th Legislature saw a great deal of improved criminal justice legislation forwarded to the governor’s desk. Several major pieces of legislation offer Texans increased public safety and more efficient use of tax dollars in the criminal justice system.
Higher Education Subsidization: Why and How Should We Subsidize Higher Education?
We provide massive college subsidies at both the federal and state level. This paper explores the justifications for these college subsidies, subsidy design considerations, and evaluates the main subsidy programs to assess whether they are well-designed. Our evaluation discovers reasons to eliminate some subsidies and ways to improve other subsidies. Key points: Subsidies for higher...