As the largest state in the continental U.S., Texas presents the full range of environmental challenges and natural resource blessings. Despite rapid population and job growth during the 1990s, most measures of pollution in Texas are flat or falling. In short, environmental quality is improving in Texas. These favorable environmental trends refute the popular perception that population and economic growth must inevitably degrade the environment.
Criminal Justice
Accountability, Transparency, and Public Safety: A Conservative Approach to Bail Bond Oversight
Texas’s fragmented bail system lacks oversight, allowing bondsmen to profit while repeat offenders cycle through release with little accountability. Statewide regulation would strengthen enforcement, improve data transparency, and better protect public safety across counties. Key Points The current regulations for bondsmen in Texas provides limited oversight and a lack of consistency, leading to incongruous enforcement...
July 27, 2026