Corporate welfare, also known as economic development, is widely used throughout Texas and the nation. From local tax abatements to the Export- Import Bank, governments provide billions of dollars each year in benefits to businesses in an attempt to improve the outcomes of the marketplace. In Texas alone, tax abatements, renewable energy subsidies, development incentives, and direct payments total more than $2 billion annually.
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Governing Blind: The Fiscal and Operational Impact of Immigration on Texas Public Systems
Governing Blind: The Fiscal and Operational Impact of Immigration on Texas Public Systems Written by Selene Rodriguez Download the full paper here. Key Points Texas operates at the intersection of federal immigration policy and the day-to-day realities of sustaining its public systems, bearing substantial costs driven by national mandates. This is very evident in education...
October 29, 2026