The U.S. Senate’s attempt to move this legislation has lifted the veil on the real cost yet ineffectiveness of ambitous federal CO2 reduction mandates. As the leading energy producing state, the Texas economy would be most adversely impacted. This brief offers a risk-benefit assessment of this unprecedented legislation and highlights the effects on Texas.
Local Government
Examining Local Government Spending Trends From 2014 to 2023
City and county spending has outpaced growth in population and inflation, leading to an increase in the tax burden on Texan taxpayers. Key points: Local government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. From 2014 to 2023, local government spending rose by 61.2%, whereas population and inflation increased by only 42.7%. Elevated...
March 6, 2026