As Texas prepares for a session on public school finance reform, these guiding principles will be used by the Foundation in its research. They are useful in setting expectations for addressing revenue streams, understanding expenditures and even structuring the system of public education.
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