The juvenile justice system in Texas in 2011 looks very little like the system of the past. Sweeping legislative changes have resulted in a smaller, more cost-efficient and effective system for juvenile offenders. Today, millions in taxpayer dollars have been saved and community-based interventions are helping to help break the cycle of criminality.
Economy
Austin’s Simple Fix for Soaring Housing Costs
After years of watching home prices skyrocket out of reach for first responders, nurses, and young families, in December 2023, Austin city council voted to rewrite its zoning code. The first phase of its HOME Initiative—known as HOME-1—effectively allowed up to three homes on most lots that previously could host only one. A year later,...
December 9, 2025