School District Consolidation and Public School Efficiency

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This report examines existing research on public school district consolidation and identifies an alternative to district consolidation that offers promise for improving the efficiency of Texas public schools.

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Greg Abbott gets it: The Constitution isn’t a shield to protect radical Islamists

Should Texas taxpayers be forced to fund institutions with connections to radical Islamist networks? They will if certain activist groups have their way. In a letter sent to the Texas Attorney General last year, acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock raised concerns that numerous schools applying to take part in Texas’ new school choice program, Texas Education...

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Consolidating Elections to Increase Turnout and Save Taxpayer Dollars

Uniform election dates produce four main benefits: 1) higher voter turnout, 2) election administration cost savings, 3) decreased likelihood of special interests dominating a low-turnout election, and 4) reduced election worker burnout. Key points: Seven states require municipal elections to be consolidated with even-year federal election dates. This increases turnout and saves $29.5-129 million for...

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Rising housing costs are delaying marriage and childbearing by preventing young adults from forming independent households, thereby making housing affordability a central driver of declining family formation and demographic stability. Key points: Housing affordability directly shapes whether young adults can form independent households, influencing marriage, fertility, and long-term family stability. Rising housing costs and limited...

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