Even with Texas’ low per capita funding level for mental health services, the state has developed a dynamic, community-based system to meet the state’s mental health needs. Nonetheless, this system could be improved further by moving towards greater privatization.
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