Making sure every Texan has what they need to come through the COVID-19-induced health and economic crisis safely must be the top priority of state lawmakers as they make budget
The novel coronavirus has upended Texans’ lives and the state’s economy. We do not yet know what “normal” life will look like when this public health emergency has finally passed,
Making sure every Texan has the tools they need to come through this health and economic crisis must be the top priority of state lawmakers as they make budget decisions.
Everyone fortunate enough to have a savings account knows it’s a blessing during hard times. Texas is fortunate to have a savings account in its Economic Stabilization Fund — often called the
Earlier this week, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar discussed COVID-19’s impact on the Texas economy and what that means for the 2020-2021 state budget. Commenting on a wide range of state
The COVID-19 outbreak has reminded us that any one person’s well-being depends on everyone else’s. Texans must work together to help those bearing a disproportionate brunt of the harm caused by the
Texas is responsible for the education of 5.3 million school children. Money matters in education, and we need a funding system that meets the needs of our large and diverse
The state budget tells us what our leaders have decided are the priorities for Texas. Following changes in the budget closely can reveal shifting focus points, though much remains the
The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released data on personal income levels for Texans for the second quarter of 2019. The data show Texas as having the largest increase in
Texans are about to start hearing more about a state income tax. Here’s why. During the most recent state legislative session in Austin, lawmakers passed a bill (HJR 38) to