Vikrant Reddy, Senior Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Effective Justice and its Right on Crime initiative, appeared on CSPAN's "Washington Journal" with Greta Brawner to discuss the federal government’s recent interest in criminal justice reform, and the influence of successful reform efforts in Texas and other states. Click here to watch the full interview.
Local Government
Reinvigorating Federalism and Fiscal Discipline in Texas: Establishing the Office of State Sovereignty
Texas governments received $84.3 billion in federal funding in 2023, raising concerns over financial dependency and regulatory consequences. Creating an Office of State Sovereignty to monitor the application, receipt, and conditions of this aid could mitigate fiscal risk and improve transparency. Key points: Texas lacks a centralized system to oversee federal grants potentially flowing to...
September 9, 2026