This letter highlights the case that Texas’ teacher incentive pay programs need to be restored in order to avoid negative unintended consequences to existing programs. These concerns are shared by business groups, education reform organizations, school districts, and grassroots organizations.
Local Government
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...
September 9, 2026