Texas’ pro-growth, low tax environment has been critical in making the state what it is today: an economic powerhouse. To maintain this competitive advantage the Legislature should avoid creating a personal income tax and encourage economic growth by keeping taxes low and adopting pro-growth reforms.
Local Government
Ft. Worth ISD’s New Superintendent Scores Big Payday
In October 2025, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath notified Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) trustees and administrators that “chronically low levels of support given to students and very low levels of academic performance” had prompted a state takeover of district operations. In support of the intervention, officials provided ample evidence of the obvious problems, like...
May 27, 2026