The Texas Department of Insurance is undergoing Sunset Review in 2008. This Q&A is based on the Center for Economic Freedom’s response to a series of questions on TDI from the Texas Sunset Commission.
Reinvigorating Federalism and Fiscal Discipline in Texas: Establishing the Office of State Sovereignty
Texas governments received $84.3 billion in federal funding in 2023, raising concerns over financial dependency and regulatory consequences. Creating an Office of State Sovereignty to monitor the application, receipt, and conditions of this aid could mitigate fiscal risk and improve transparency. Key points: Texas lacks a centralized system to oversee federal grants potentially flowing to...