In June 2015, unfunded pension liabilities for Texas’ state and local retirement systems grew to almost $57.5 billion, totaling more than $42,000 owed per active member. From May 2014 to June 2015, unfunded pension liabilities have increased by more than $4.3 billion.
Election Integrity
Consolidating Elections to Increase Turnout and Save Taxpayer Dollars
Uniform election dates produce four main benefits: 1) higher voter turnout, 2) election administration cost savings, 3) decreased likelihood of special interests dominating a low-turnout election, and 4) reduced election worker burnout. Key points: Seven states require municipal elections to be consolidated with even-year federal election dates. This increases turnout and saves $29.5-129 million for...
March 20, 2026