The Texas Public Policy Foundation recently commissioned Stephen Moore, Donna Arduin, and Arthur B. Laffer to evaluate the state’s fiscal health. This synopsis summarizes the serious problems diagnosed by the economists as well as the prognosis for a healthier Texas economy.
Governments Lobbying Government: City of Houston
Every year, local governments in Texas spend millions upon millions to influence state-level policymaking. These advocacy campaigns are funded with tax dollars and often employ external lobbyists (i.e. registered lobbyists), internal lobbyists (i.e. intergovernmental relations personnel), and pro-government associations (i.e. Texas Municipal League, Texas Association of Counties, Texas Association of School Boards, etc.). One local...