Texas is a national leader in relying on the free market to increase prosperity within its borders. It has arrived at this point because it has relied on the Texas Model of economic development—low taxes, spending, and regulation and a sound civil justice system—more than the traditional, or technocratic, approach where government planners decide what is best for the economy.
What the Private Sector can Teach the Public Sector about Efficiency
Recently, former President Trump floated the idea of creating “a government efficiency commission a federal commission to audit the entire federal government.” And even better, he suggested putting Elon Musk in charge of the commission, saying he is a great “cost-cutter.” Unleashing a commission of this nature on the federal government, led by a titan...