Enacting a universally available Education Savings Account (ESA) program in Texas could have huge benefits tied to crime reduction. Texas could save $194 million in social costs by 2035 due to the crime-reducing effects of a universal ESA program.
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