State Supported Living Centers, previously known as State Schools, have become an increasingly ineffective and inefficient means of delivery of care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This paper examines the problems occurring at these living centers and makes recommendations for improving care while reducing costs.
Local Government
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
FACT SHEET: Understanding Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Taxpayer-funded lobbying (TFL) is a complex and unfortunate feature of state and local governance. While lobbying is typically associated with private interest groups attempting to influence government decisions, taxpayer-funded lobbying flips this model: it involves government entities themselves using public funds to influence legislative outcomes. The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s...
May 1, 2026