With Texas projected to need another 9,600 prison beds by 2010, the 80th Legislature must focus on policy changes that reduce or eliminate the need for new beds by preventing crime, lowering recidivism rates, and reducing probation revocations.
Election Integrity
Ban Foreign Funding in Ballot Propositions
Despite federal laws prohibiting foreign funding of candidate elections, foreign individuals and entities are still able to fund campaigns related to state and local ballot initiatives in multiple jurisdictions, creating a loophole that hostile foreign actors can exploit to influence American elections. Key points: Federal law prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to candidate campaigns or...
April 6, 2026