by cbetz | Jan 17, 2025 | Research
Texas’ occupational licensing system is creating unnecessary barriers to entry for workers, especially those from low-income backgrounds. With excessive training requirements and high costs, many talented individuals are being shut out of the job market. This...
by cbetz | Oct 21, 2024 | Commentary
This commentary was written by Don Huffines exclusively for The Dallas Express and published here. Every year, millions of taxpayer dollars are used against the very people who fund them. Local governments in Texas are spending this money on high-powered lobbyists to...
by cbetz | Oct 3, 2024 | Research
Taxpayer-funded lobbying is an abuse of public trust. The voices of Texans are being drowned out by well-funded lobbyists hired with their own tax dollars. Worse, taxpayer-funded lobbyists are being used to block government transparency, shield corruption, and oppose...
by cbetz | Jul 15, 2024 | Research
Texas politicians have failed to deliver real property tax relief, despite promises of “historic” cuts. Many taxpayers are seeing their taxes rise again, with no lasting solution in sight. The answer lies in eliminating school M&O property taxes using...
by cbetz | Feb 15, 2024 | Research
Last year, Texans were promised an $18 billion property tax cut, but the reality was very different. Instead of relief, property tax revenue increased. Homeowners saw minimal cuts, while renters and businesses received little to no relief. This whitepaper breaks down...
