Research has overwhelming shown that student evaluations of faculty (SEFs) are a reliable tool that can be used to measure teaching effectiveness. Texas universities should increase the value they place on SEF results by awarding bonuses to professors who excel in the classroom.
Local Government
Texas Gave Cities a Tool for More Housing Affordability. Some Are Throwing It Away.
Housing affordability is one of the Lone Star State’s – and greater Houston’s – most pressing challenges. Recent estimates suggest Texas’ statewide housing shortage exceeds 300,000 homes, applying upward pressure on rents and prices in ways that squeeze working households, young families, and seniors looking to downsize. The gap is especially severe for first-time homebuyers,...
August 7, 2026