Senate Bill 50 has the laudable goal of improving early childhood education in Texas. But the bill contains several provisions that would create or expand government programs without evidence of need. This brief evaluates the bill and recommends a few changes that could greatly improve Senate Bill 50.
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Local Government Spending
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
August 10, 2026