Specialty hospitals create a competitive environment that leads to higher quality health care and expanded consumer choice. However, prohibitive government regulations threaten these innovative facilities-ultimately threatening choice, affordability, and improved quality for all health care consumers.
Examining Local Government Spending Trends From 2014 to 2023
City and county spending has outpaced growth in population and inflation, leading to an increase in the tax burden on Texan taxpayers. Key points: Local government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. From 2014 to 2023, local government spending rose by 61.2%, whereas population and inflation increased by only 42.7%. Elevated...