Texas is a leader in the economic recovery from the severe spring 2020 shutdown recession. Texans have overcome many challenges especially since the state was fully opened in March 2021, without statewide mask, closure, or vaccine mandates since then—as these should be voluntary. The 87th Texas Legislature supported the recovery with the passage of many pro-growth policies like the nation’s strongest state spending limit, but there were missed opportunities like permanent, broadbased property tax relief. Given other states are drastically cutting or eliminating taxes, Texas must make bold reforms so it can remain an economic leader, support more opportunities to prosper, and withstand bad policies from D.C.
Family
We’re Optimizing Our Way Out Of Love
Recently, I was out with friends and I met a guy. Nothing serious, just a little flirting. He was cute, I’m single, and as I said goodbye, he handed me his phone with a new contact open. I typed in my number. Fifteen minutes later, while I was driving home, he texted. Something vague and...
June 18, 2026