We are all guaranteed certain basic rights by the U.S. and Texas Constitutions. Among these are the freedoms of assembly and movement, the right to privacy, economic liberty, equal protection under the law, and protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
The goal is not necessarily to beat other states, but to give Texans the best chance to prosper, which can happen if we improve our rankings to encourage more new businesses and job creation.
California’s true poverty rate is an eye-popping 20.6 percent—the highest in the nation. Proportionately, California’s Supplemental poverty rate is 38 percent higher than Texas’—something that should be a source of embarrassment for the home of Hollywood, the Silicon Valley and the nation’s highest marginal income tax rate.
In this issue: Education Freedom in Action; Grand Juries: the Secret Weapon of Over-criminalization Makems and Takems; Set a Path Toward Prosperity
Each shooting, each use of force, must be evaluated on its own merit, and are sometimes completely unavoidable.
The suppression of free speech and debate is not being imposed by “barbarians outside the gates,” but by the universities themselves.
Status offenses should be punished to in an effective way. Incarceration is not the answer. Instead, we should prioritize community-based alternatives and reserve facility space for criminals that pose a risk to public safety.
This will likely be one of the most momentous cases ever to be decided by any federal court.
"What is clear right now is that many parents are not pleased with the educational supports given to their children. ESAs allow these parents the freedom to find services that are right for their child — immediately."
James Quintero presented before the House Committee on Elections on Interim Charge #3 regarding "Improving Debt Transparency in Bond Elections".
How can policymakers rectify Texas’ multibillion dollar public pension problem while keeping the promise to care for the Lone Star State’s public servants? Look to local control.