Testifying before the full Select Committee on Public School Finance, Dr. Vedder outlined the relative merits of revenue options, but also urged legislators to exercise caution in making radical changes to the state’s tax system.
Homelessness
Auditing the Homeless Industrial Complex
Texas cities are pouring unprecedented amounts of taxpayer money into homelessness services, yet the crisis on the streets continues to visibly worsen. From Dallas to Austin, budgets for housing initiatives expand every year, but the encampments remain. Taxpayers are justifiably wondering where exactly all their money is going. The answer, according to a new research...
September 10, 2026