This memorandum expresses the Foundation’s concerns regarding a proposed constitutional amendment that would authorize local communities to enact new local gasoline taxes and additional vehicle registration fees to pay for road and rail projects, and presents the Foundation’s research on alternative methods to address the state’s transportation needs.
Is It a Wrap for Texas RAPS?
Texas has been leading in population growth and business relocations since 2012. But without more innovation in its workforce training programs, business growth is slower than it could be, and individuals lack a full spectrum of opportunities to prosper. Key points: The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is the largest federally sponsored work-based learning program. The...