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...
by cbetz | May 9, 2023 | Research
Texas is one of only 15 states still requiring costly and ineffective vehicle safety inspections. Despite over $288 million in annual revenue from this program, studies show little to no impact on improving road safety. In fact, other states that have eliminated their...
by cbetz | May 8, 2023 | Research
The Texas Legislature is about to pass a record $308 billion budget, but taxpayers are being misled. Despite claims of a budget surplus, the Legislature is using budget gimmicks to hide $36 billion in new spending, diverting funds away from the promised property tax...
