In late September an immigration think tank published a study that made the claim that 81 percent of new Texas jobs over the past four years went to newly-arrived immigrants. This paper details the flaws in the methodology used in the study while showing how the dynamics of job growth cannot be explained through one factor, such as immigration.
Economy
Sen. Tan Parker: Texas Must Win the “Space Race” for AI
State Sen. Tan Parker used a recent appearance on The Arena with Greg Sindelar to argue that Texas is entering a decisive period—one in which cyber defense, artificial intelligence, financial markets, transportation and traditional family values will determine whether the state continues to lead the country. Parker framed public service as “ministry” and said his...
May 5, 2026