Only an appreciation for the important but limited role of criminal law, and the unintended consequences of its indiscriminate application, can ensure that Texans are not handcuffed by a proliferation of criminal laws.
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Local Government Spending
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
August 10, 2026