The appropriations articles relating to general government-Articles I, VI, VII, VIII and X-provide policymakers perhaps the best opportunity to examine Texas government agencies and functions for areas that are duplicative, unnecessary, or outside the proper scope of government.
Election Integrity
Toward a More Well-Informed Citizenry
The 86th Texas Legislature sought to enhance public debt transparency through the creation of Voter Information Documents (VID). However, this instrument is not accurately providing debt amounts and needs reform. Key points: Governments are manipulating the VID methodology to deny voters accurate tax impact estimates. Many VIDs are dissimilar, making comparative analysis challenging. There is...
July 31, 2026