For more than 30 years, Texans have tried to repair a broken education system. To finally fix it, Dr. Terry Moe suggests encouraging school choice, promoting online learning, eliminating inefficient labor laws, and reducing teacher unions’ power.
Reinvigorating Federalism and Fiscal Discipline in Texas: Establishing the Office of State Sovereignty
Texas governments received $84.3 billion in federal funding in 2023, raising concerns over financial dependency and regulatory consequences. Creating an Office of State Sovereignty to monitor the application, receipt, and conditions of this aid could mitigate fiscal risk and improve transparency. Key points: Texas lacks a centralized system to oversee federal grants potentially flowing to...