In Texas, negotiations for economic development incentives are exempt from public scrutiny. Texas can improve this process by defining an incentives policy, allowing for public review, and increasing availability of active agreements.
Border Security
The $7.5 Billion Lesson Texas Cannot Forget
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security approved a $7.5 billion reimbursement to Texas for costs incurred securing the southern border during the Biden border crisis. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), who worked to secure the reimbursement after Texas spent more than $11 billion on its border security mission, called it a victory...
September 27, 2026