The rise in renewable energy subsidies has distorted the energy market – especially in Texas – imposing high costs to taxpayers and limiting the reliability of the electric grid. The answer to clean air is NOT through government interventions, but through embracing the free market. The U.S. serves as a model for the world and has proven that the free-market approach is the key to achieving low emissions and cleaner air overall.
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