This letter commends the House’s May 27 vote to instruct its conferees on HB 300, the Texas Department of Transportation sunset bill, to not accept the Senate’s language adding new local-option taxes and fees to the bill. It also summarizes the Foundation’s position regarding the local-option tax provisions and the Foundation’s principles for addressing the state’s transportation needs.
Higher Education
(Not) Cheaper by the Dozen | Debunking 12 Common Myths About Higher Education
Myth 1: A’s and B’s Are Marks of Distinction in College, With C’s Signifying Average Performance. Reality: According to GradeInflation.com, as well as other later surveys, in the early 1960s, the percentage of A’s awarded in colleges nationwide was 15%. But today, an A is the most common grade awarded in college. As of 2023,...
May 21, 2026