In order to curb the growth of government spending, Texas’ constitutional tax and expenditure limit (TEL) must be improved. This perspective examines some ways the Legislature can strengthen the state’s TEL and bring greater fiscal discipline to Texas government.
Reining in Federal Spending Through an Article V Convention of States
People often talk about the federal government as if it is set in a bubble removed from time and space, existing outside of the influence of the people. It is often forgotten that this government is made up of people selected from the public and that its authority is derived only from the consent of...