Texas has successfully met many of the goals of welfare reform, yet work remains to be done. To meet new federal laws, Texas must continue to strengthen the relationship between welfare and work by more fully engaging TANF recipients in work activities.
Criminal Justice
Safer Communities Through Second Chances: The Case for Federal Expungement
When criminal records follow people forever, families struggle, employers lose workers, and communities lose productive citizens. Federal law offers almost no path to redemption, even though second chances strengthen public safety and the economy. Key Points The federal expungement system is effectively nonexistent. Permanent criminal records for non-violent federal offenses undermine work opportunities, family stability,...
September 15, 2026