The Texas Legislature’s ‘Adequacy Study’ is the best analysis available to inform a redesign of the state’s current school finance system, but neither it nor any other study, statistical or otherwise, can justify a claim that more money is required for improvement in Texas’ education system. In addition to the report, you can download the Legislature’s study’s rankings of districts, as well as technical information about this report.
Criminal Justice
Accountability, Transparency, and Public Safety: A Conservative Approach to Bail Bond Oversight
Texas’s fragmented bail system lacks oversight, allowing bondsmen to profit while repeat offenders cycle through release with little accountability. Statewide regulation would strengthen enforcement, improve data transparency, and better protect public safety across counties. Key Points The current regulations for bondsmen in Texas provides limited oversight and a lack of consistency, leading to incongruous enforcement...
July 27, 2026