Many of the challenges confronting Texas’ criminal justice system result from public policies that create incentives which are not fully aligned with the stated goals of the system–reducing crime, restoring victims, and minimizing costs to the taxpayer. This perspective provides policy recommendations for better aligning the system’s incentives and goals.
Local Government
May 2026 Bond Election Report
Although there have been many strides taken at the state level to reduce the property tax burden, local governments’ incessant and reckless spending continues to drive up the bill. Key points: In May 2026, Texas voters considered 439 bonds. Of those, 233 were approved. The passage rate for bond propositions for the May 2026 cycle...
November 3, 2026