The Clean Power Plan would turn state regulators into extensions of the federal government while forcing Texas to abandon competition and completely restructure its electricity market at a cost of billions of dollars to Texas consumers and businesses.
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...