In its recent Kelo decision, the Supreme Court essentiallyrewrote the Public Use Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The Texas Legislature responded and took a step in the right direction, but more must be done to adequately protect Texans’ property rights.
K-12 Education
Bring Home the Mississippi Miracle: A Texas Triumph in Early Literacy
Bring Home the Mississippi Miracle: A Texas Triumph in Early Literacy Texas lacks a coherent third-grade literacy standard and statewide implementation system. Restoring a mastery-based promotion gate and aligning coaching, screening, and funding can reverse stagnating reading outcomes. Key points: Texas removed its third-grade promotion requirement, weakening the connection between reading mastery and grade advancement....
June 9, 2026