Texas Taxpayer Tools 2023: Government Debt

October 13, 2023

The key to a vibrant democracy is an informed electorate. With this in mind, Texans should know what online tools are available to help them learn about government debt in their area.

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Texas’ education system is not merely inefficient. It is structurally tilted to benefit insiders at the public’s expense, according to an explosive new report. The root of the problem is the Education Cartel—a network of consultants, vendors, and taxpayer-funded lobbyists who profit from ever-expanding school bond debt and bureaucratic growth. This system has helped drive...

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