Since 1995, no state has done more than Texas to restore the trust of citizens in their court system. However, Texas’ tort climate still has problem areas, namely its number of “judicial hellholes,” areas with histories of large or excessive verdicts against tort defendants.
K-12 Education
Bring Home the Mississippi Miracle: A Texas Triumph in Early Literacy
Bring Home the Mississippi Miracle: A Texas Triumph in Early Literacy Texas lacks a coherent third-grade literacy standard and statewide implementation system. Restoring a mastery-based promotion gate and aligning coaching, screening, and funding can reverse stagnating reading outcomes. Key points: Texas removed its third-grade promotion requirement, weakening the connection between reading mastery and grade advancement....
June 9, 2026