Many Texas school districts are choosing to create their own incentive pay programs at the local level. Initial studies find improved teacher morale, higher student test scores, higher state accountability rankings, and less teacher turnover as a result of Texas’ pay-for-performance programs.
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