Neeley: Public health is really not the concern here. If it were, then giving greater scope of practice to naturopaths (who don't provide effective medical care) than to nurses (who do) would make no sense.
Taxes & Spending
POLL: Overwhelming Support for Regular Efficiency Audits
When it comes to spending public money, Texans want transparency and accountability. One way to deliver on these demands is through the third-party efficiency audit concept, which is a tool to “assess how well [government] agencies work to keep costs down while providing their services, and if those services are aligned with the purpose of...
July 7, 2026