Production of crude oil and natural gas has historically fluctuated based on many market-driven and geopolitical factors. Because the Texas Legislature collects severance taxes from this volatile production to primarily fund the state’s rainy day fund, the purpose for and use of the ESF must be worthy.
Joshua Treviño Testimony | Congressional Border Security Caucus
Thank you to Co-Chairmen Representative Brian Babin and Representative Andy Biggs for the opportunity to testify to the U.S. Congressional Border Security Caucus this morning. My name is Joshua Treviño, and I am the Chief of Intelligence and Research at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In my role, I am responsible for advancing an understanding...