Recent Policy Tip Sheets

Texas state spending rose 310% between 1990 and 2012, while population growth plus inflation totaled only 132%.Looking to the future, Texas is faced with additional demands on general revenue spend

Problem:

Texans face the daunting challenge of balancing the state’s biannual budget. The Republican-controlled legislature and Gov.

Iowans are currently funding a universal statewide preschool program at more than $3,500 per child.