With some one million Texans arrested every year, county jails play a vital role in the criminal justice system, but come with a pricetag. Fortunately, there are proven solutions that policymakers can pursue to protect public safety and control costs.
Without True Local Control, Pension Problems Spiral
The 45th Legislature established the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA) in 1937 to create local retirement systems for the benefit of full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters in participating cities. At the time, lawmakers intended to create a general governance structure while still “leav[ing] administration, plan design, contributions, and specific investments to each system’s...