Cities, counties, school districts, and special districts in Texas are awash in debt. To help rein in the growth of local government debt, state legislators should require political subdivisions to provide voters with more information at the ballot box for each new debt proposition.
Local Government
Public Signals Strong Support for Regulatory Reform
A new poll conducted by Baselice and Associates suggests that the public strongly supports regulatory reform and rightsizing Texas’ administrative state. The poll, which surveyed 801 voters from November 25 to December 2, 2024, illuminates public sentiment in 3 areas: ensuring clear and easily accessible rules; establishing objective and transparent reviews; and enabling modern and...
December 18, 2024