As a matter of policy, the “best” tax is one that does the least possible harm to the economy and to its citizens. With this in mind, lawmakers should continue to focus on delivering tax relief, while shifting from property taxes to consumption-based taxes for the long term.
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