This report takes a look at the current state of Texas’ institutions of higher education and makes recommendations on how to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness by putting free market solutions in place that provide greater outcomes for the ultimate customers-students.
Who’s Profiting from Taxpayer Spending on Education?
Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a message to the thirty-nine Democrats requesting a special session to address education “budget shortfalls.” “To be clear, there are several reasons why some public schools are facing budget shortfalls,” Gov. Abbott told the Democrats. He cited the end of one-time COVID-related federal funding and decreasing enrollment as significant contributors. And...