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
Austin Taxpayers are Paying for Pride
Central Texas taxpayers may be funding far-left political causes, whether they like it or not. Earlier this month, officials at Austin ISD, a large-but-shrinking public school district in Texas’ capital city, invited staff, students, and families “to represent Austin ISD in the annual Austin Pride Parade.” And to help get revelers to and from the...
August 28, 2023