Policy Reports

The LSG publishes Policy Reports on major state issues.

  • Free Speech in Texas: A Policy Primer

    The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, and the public’s reaction to his death, prompted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows to create Committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education. … Continue reading “Free Speech in Texas: A Policy Primer”…

  • LSG’s 89th Second Special Session Recap

    The Governor’s call expanded from 19 items to 26 by the end of the 21-day special. After legislators passed redistricting maps, the Governor continued to prioritize a political agenda over flood relief, including punishing quorum breakers, allowing ivermectin to be… Continue reading “LSG’s 89th Second Special Session Recap”…

  • Proposition Analyses for the Nov. 4, 2025, Texas Constitutional Amendment Election

    Proposition 1  (SJR 59 – Author: Sen. Birdwell; Sponsor: Rep. Lambert)  “The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the permanent technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of educational programs offered… Continue reading “Proposition Analyses for the Nov. 4, 2025, Texas Constitutional Amendment Election”…