This study reflects three areas in the Texas public school system that demonstrate the greatest source of inefficiency: the large amount of money spent on nonclassroom activities and administrative personnel, our fragmented school system with too many districts for the number of students and the amount of regulation by state government.
Local Government
May 2026 Bond Election Report
Although there have been many strides taken at the state level to reduce the property tax burden, local governments’ incessant and reckless spending continues to drive up the bill. Key points: In May 2026, Texas voters considered 439 bonds. Of those, 233 were approved. The passage rate for bond propositions for the May 2026 cycle...
November 3, 2026