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Local control is a policy preference favored by many in the Lone Star State, but its misuse and misapplication over the years has enabled the rise of a whole host of bad public policies.

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My Uber executed a perfect left turn before waiting with extraordinary patience at a red light, never inching forward as I have so often done in my frustration with all that stands between me and my destination. All things considered, the drive was going smoothly, and the experience was enhanced by the fact that I...

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