In this brief of amici curiae to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Foundation argues that the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act exceeds the power granted by the Constitution to the U.S. Congress to regulate commerce among the states.
Local Government
Examining Local Government Spending Trends From 2014 to 2023
City and county spending has outpaced growth in population and inflation, leading to an increase in the tax burden on Texan taxpayers. Key points: Local government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. From 2014 to 2023, local government spending rose by 61.2%, whereas population and inflation increased by only 42.7%. Elevated...
March 6, 2026