Texas should eliminate the current licensing requirement for geoscientists. Occupational licensing of geoscientists burdens business, limits career opportunities for individuals who may conduct geoscientific work, and has not proven to protect consumers or the public.
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...