Foundation education policy analyst Jamie Story will appear on the “Pratt on Texas” program (KFYO 790 AM – Lubbock) at 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday. Story will discuss the Utah school choice referendum and what the results could mean for school choice in Texas with host Robert Pratt. To listen live, click here.
Local Government
Texas Gave Cities a Tool for More Housing Affordability. Some Are Throwing It Away.
Housing affordability is one of the Lone Star State’s – and greater Houston’s – most pressing challenges. Recent estimates suggest Texas’ statewide housing shortage exceeds 300,000 homes, applying upward pressure on rents and prices in ways that squeeze working households, young families, and seniors looking to downsize. The gap is especially severe for first-time homebuyers,...
August 7, 2026