This document asks members of Congress to analyze before they criminalize by examining a few key factors before criminalizing conduct. This checklist was jointly released by TPPF, the Heritage Foundation, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Washington Legal Foundation.
Local Government
Tracking Local Government Debt in Texas: 2016 – 2025
Local governments in Texas have accumulated excessive public debt. Strict reforms are necessary to restore fiscal discipline. Key points: In fiscal year 2025, local government borrowing reached nearly $561 billion in combined principal and interest, which is $17,706 in debt per capita. From 2016 to 2025, total local debt rose from $331.8 billion to $561...
November 9, 2026