In June 2015, unfunded pension liabilities for Texas’ state and local retirement systems grew to almost $57.5 billion, totaling more than $42,000 owed per active member. From May 2014 to June 2015, unfunded pension liabilities have increased by more than $4.3 billion.
Election Integrity
Ban Foreign Funding in Ballot Propositions
Despite federal laws prohibiting foreign funding of candidate elections, foreign individuals and entities are still able to fund campaigns related to state and local ballot initiatives in multiple jurisdictions, creating a loophole that hostile foreign actors can exploit to influence American elections. Key points: Federal law prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to candidate campaigns or...
April 6, 2026