To promote competition among higher education institutions, state lawmakers should reform higher education funding by funding students rather than institutions, and loosen requirements that stifle competition from for-profit universities.
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...