This presentation covers the subject of runaway growth in state criminal law and was presented at the North Carolina Capitol on May 29, 2014 by Marc Levin, director of the Center for Effective Justice at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Local Government
Reinvigorating Federalism and Fiscal Discipline in Texas: Establishing the Office of State Sovereignty
Texas governments received $84.3 billion in federal funding in 2023, raising concerns over financial dependency and regulatory consequences. Creating an Office of State Sovereignty to monitor the application, receipt, and conditions of this aid could mitigate fiscal risk and improve transparency. Key points: Texas lacks a centralized system to oversee federal grants potentially flowing to...
September 9, 2026