This brief is based on testimony presented before the Senate Finance Committee, March 15, 2006. Foundation chief economist Byron Schlomach, Ph.D., provides a sound case for why Texas should move more toward consumption taxes and away from distorting taxes like the franchise tax.
Criminal Justice
Moral Injury in the Texas First Responder Workforce: Findings and Policy Recommendations
Moral injury affects nearly two-thirds of Texas first responders, yet remains undiagnosed and untreated. Targeted screening and evidence-based intervention can change that. Key Points 62.6% of Texas first responders surveyed had experienced a morally injurious event; half of those screened positive for probable PTSD. More than half reported numbness or detachment from people and surroundings,...
August 6, 2026