A pro-growth, market-friendly state attracts talented workers, entrepreneurs, and investment, which spurs job creation and booming tax receipts. Empirical evidence backs this up: on every important criterion, pro-growth states outperform those with hostile business climates. State policies matter!
Economy
Bringing Down the House (Price)
A decade ago, the typical Texas home value was about $181,000. Today, it’s ballooned to around $302,000. As home prices increase so too does the barrier to entry get higher. A recent study estimates it would take 7 years for a median-income Texas household to save up for a 20% down payment. But you don’t...
July 16, 2026