Tax increment financing (TIF) is a public financing tool that uses increased property tax revenue within a designated area—a TIF district—for redevelopment projects. In Texas, a TIF district is called a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). TIRZs are governed by Chapter 311 of the Tax Code.
How Well Are Texas Public Universities Serving Their Students?
This paper represents the first installment of what will be an ongoing study of Texas public universities. This first phase, released in March 2024, is a review of three leading, existing ranking protocols, which measure free speech, academic quality, and Return on Investment by major and program. Our next installment will measure and report on...