In this brief of amici curiae to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Foundation (joined by 36 members of the Texas Legislature) argues that the U.S. Supreme Court should rule that the Medicaid expansion provisions of the ACA are impermissibly coercive of state governments, and strike them down.
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...