Failures of the margins tax and calls by Texans and legislators to eliminate it have resulted in multiple studies that examine the economic effects of accomplishing this. Although these studies use different research methods and time periods, the overarching conclusion is that Texas would prosper more without the margins tax. Eliminating the margins tax will assure that billions in new personal income and tens of thousands of new jobs for Texans statewide are not lost.
Higher Education
(Not) Cheaper by the Dozen | Debunking 12 Common Myths About Higher Education
Myth 1: A’s and B’s Are Marks of Distinction in College, With C’s Signifying Average Performance. Reality: According to GradeInflation.com, as well as other later surveys, in the early 1960s, the percentage of A’s awarded in colleges nationwide was 15%. But today, an A is the most common grade awarded in college. As of 2023,...
May 21, 2026