As Texas lawmakers contemplate expanding government early childhood programs, it is instructive to look at the effectiveness of current programs and whether parents prefer universal pre-k or choice on where and how to educate their four-year old child.
Tracking Local Government Debt in Texas: 2016 – 2025
Local governments in Texas have accumulated excessive public debt. Strict reforms are necessary to restore fiscal discipline. Key points: In fiscal year 2025, local government borrowing reached nearly $561 billion in combined principal and interest, which is $17,706 in debt per capita. From 2016 to 2025, total local debt rose from $331.8 billion to $561...