by cbetz | Jan 11, 2024 | Research
The federal government’s open border policies are wreaking havoc on Texas and the entire nation. With immigration powers centralizing in Washington, D.C., states like Texas are left to bear the costs of illegal immigration, including billions spent on education and...
by cbetz | Dec 14, 2023 | Research
Texans are fed up. Parents want the freedom to choose the best schools for their children, and taxpayers want relief from skyrocketing property taxes. Yet, year after year, the Texas Legislature fails to deliver on both. Despite repeated calls for school choice and...
by cbetz | Oct 31, 2023 | Research
Texas taxpayers are burdened with an estimated $6.6 billion annual cost to educate illegal immigrants, with the total cost of illegal immigration exceeding $13 billion each year. Despite these staggering expenses, Texas continues to bear the financial load, with the...
by cbetz | Sep 20, 2023 | Research
Texas taxpayers are shouldering an enormous burden—$13.3 billion annually—due to illegal immigration. This includes $6.6 billion for educating illegal aliens, $2.6 billion for border security, and $1.7 billion in criminal justice costs. These figures highlight the...
by cbetz | Sep 8, 2023 | Research
Texas voters are being asked to approve multiple propositions that could significantly increase government spending and raise property taxes. Propositions like those creating the Texas University Fund and the Texas Water Fund would divert billions of dollars away from...
by cbetz | Jun 1, 2023 | Research
Despite years of promises, Texas politicians have failed to deliver lasting property tax relief. The proposed solution, compression, offers the only real path to long-term relief by reducing school property tax rates, not just offering temporary fixes. This whitepaper...
