Research clearly shows that the quality of a student’s teacher is the most important school-related factor in raising student achievement. Money can be a powerful incentive in attracting and retaining the best teachers. However, most public school districts in Texas, and nationwide, pay their teachers off of a rigid salary schedule.
Local Government
Growing Pains: The Cost and Contribution of Impact Fees in Texas
Texas’s rapidly growing population requires new infrastructure and improvements, which oftentimes come at great expense. To fund these projects, local officials often impose impact fees on new development—but their use comes at a cost. Key points: Texas is the fastest-growing state in the nation. As such, it has robust infrastructure requirements. To help finance capital...
August 12, 2026