The price of higher education in Texas is rising at a rate that outpaces both inflation and family incomes-but there is an end in sight. Restoring consumer-based, competitive market principles to the arena of higher education will bring about the reduction in costs-and tuition-that students, parents, and policymakers are seeking.
Modernizing Texas’ Water Infrastructure Cybersecurity
Despite the cybersecurity vulnerabilities that exist throughout Texas’ water infrastructure, the state can streamline operations and adopt policies to be a national leader in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Key points: Recent cyber attacks on water infrastructure systems throughout the nation demonstrate the frailty and inadequacy of existing defenses. As state water systems become more digitalized,...