Interstate compacts can help clarify and strengthen the limitations on the federal government’s enumerated powers. They can thereby restore a meaningful distinction between matters of national concern and matters of local concern-the essence of federalism in our Constitution.
Taxes & Spending
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...
February 3, 2026