Schools should give good teachers a raise

2017-18 Legislator’s Guide to the Issues – Special Session Edition

On July 18, Gov. Greg Abbott will call the 85th Texas Legislature into special session to address 20 issues. These 30 days present a historic opportunity for the Legislature to promote liberty and economic opportunity for Texans. Given the breadth of the Foundation’s research on these topics, our policy experts have quickly compiled this 2017-18...

Illegal labor isn’t farming’s future. It’s Big Ag’s crutch

Small, successful farms across the US hire local workers, follow the law, and still beat the odds. So why is the Trump administration helping their competition cheat? I’m a strong supporter of President Trump. I respect his drive to secure our borders, restore national sovereignty, and bring real vitality back to the American economy. But...

Texas’ Economic, Labor Market, and Fiscal Situation

This presentation provides information about Texas’ economy, labor market, and fiscal situation and key public policies that would increase individual liberty and economic prosperity.