The scientific evidence used to support fracking bans looks weak when viewed in context. When light is shed on the economic and legal facts surrounding fracking bans, the justification for continuing or pursuing them erodes entirely.
Taxes & Spending
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...
February 3, 2026