This letter explains concerns shared by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texas Eagle Forum, Free Market Foundation, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, and Americans for Prosperity-Texas on several transportation tax proposals pending before the Texas House.
Criminal Justice
Accountability, Transparency, and Public Safety: A Conservative Approach to Bail Bond Oversight
Texas’s fragmented bail system lacks oversight, allowing bondsmen to profit while repeat offenders cycle through release with little accountability. Statewide regulation would strengthen enforcement, improve data transparency, and better protect public safety across counties. Key Points The current regulations for bondsmen in Texas provides limited oversight and a lack of consistency, leading to incongruous enforcement...
July 27, 2026