The number of parolees convicted of a new crime declined 7.6 percent from 2007 to 2008, despite an increase in the total number of parolees. This success may be due to the recent strengthening of parole supervision and treatment.
Taxes & Spending
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...
February 3, 2026