OPINION: Austin rail project rewriting Texas norms, state leaders should weigh in before it goes too far

OPINION: Austin rail project rewriting Texas norms, state leaders should weigh in before it goes too far

During the 88th regular session, a legislative fight about how the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) is financing a $7 billion + light rail project in Austin concluded with a sustained point-of-order brought by Representative John Bucy in the final days of the session.


Will Gov. Abbott deliver a school choice victory?

Will Gov. Abbott deliver a school choice victory?

Overshadowed by the impeachment proceedings in the Texas legislature is the issue of school choice. Will Governor Abbott call a special session to pass a school choice bill? Will he be able to whip the votes in the House that would deliver this major legislative priority?