This paper highlights Texas budget trends in Article I since the 2004-05 budget and notes the general government functions that increase faster than population growth plus inflation in the 2016-17 budget.
The Rise of UBI in Texas Should Prompt Legislative Action
More and more, Texas’ left-leaning local governments are embracing universal basic income (UBI) programs and guaranteed basic income pilot projects. In turn, these welfare state expansions are raising serious legal and policy questions related to the Constitution, economics, and the rule of law. Despite these concerns, a growing number of major cities and counties are...