In Texas, we understand Hayek’s emphasis on the importance of freedom to get a job so we can prosper. But government barriers to work keep too many Texans from reaching this goal. The most draconian is occupational licensing. While trying to protect Texans’ health, safety, and welfare is well-intentioned, most licenses do more harm than good.
Higher Education
Left-Wing Academia’s Newest Phobia Is The Western Canon
New civics schools on college campuses are attempting to recover what’s long been lost. Universities across the country, often with the help of state legislatures, are attempting to recover some of the actual purpose of higher education, with many doing so by establishing new civics schools on their campuses. The University of Texas at Austin, according to a new cover story from Texas Monthly, is experiencing a “conservative takeover”...
November 10, 2026