Low taxes associated with modest-sized government induce greater population growth. Businesses and people want low taxes more than big government, and they vote with their feet by moving to low-tax havens like the Lone Star State. During the 1990s, approximately 1,000 people moved to states without an income tax every day excepting Sundays. That’s more people than fled from East to West Germany during the Cold War?
Economy
Sen. Tan Parker: Texas Must Win the “Space Race” for AI
State Sen. Tan Parker used a recent appearance on The Arena with Greg Sindelar to argue that Texas is entering a decisive period—one in which cyber defense, artificial intelligence, financial markets, transportation and traditional family values will determine whether the state continues to lead the country. Parker framed public service as “ministry” and said his...
May 5, 2026