Legislators Guide to the Issues 2007-2008

Governing Blind: The Fiscal and Operational Impact of Immigration on Texas Public Systems

Governing Blind: The Fiscal and Operational Impact of Immigration on Texas Public Systems Written by Selene Rodriguez Download the full paper here. Key Points Texas operates at the intersection of federal immigration policy and the day-to-day realities of sustaining its public systems, bearing substantial costs driven by national mandates. This is very evident in education...

Affordability is the Problem. Less Government is the Solution. 

Affordability is the number one issue in Texas, and it isn’t even close.   Numerous polls, released both before and after Election Day, show the Texas electorate alarmed with the cost of gas, groceries, and rent—as well as everything else. One poll in particular, conducted by the University of Texas and the Texas Politics Project, illustrates...

Illegal labor isn’t farming’s future. It’s Big Ag’s crutch

Small, successful farms across the US hire local workers, follow the law, and still beat the odds. So why is the Trump administration helping their competition cheat? I’m a strong supporter of President Trump. I respect his drive to secure our borders, restore national sovereignty, and bring real vitality back to the American economy. But...