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.
Bringing Down the House (Price)
A decade ago, the typical Texas home value was about $181,000. Today, it’s ballooned to around $302,000. As home prices increase so too does the barrier to entry get higher. A recent study estimates it would take 7 years for a median-income Texas household to save up for a 20% down payment. But you don’t...