Policy Reports

The LSG publishes Policy Reports on major state issues.

  • Dispelling pervasive myths about immigrants (Part 2)

    American misconceptions about immigrants are as old as the nation itself. This misinformation can reinforce hateful rhetoric or inspire discriminatory acts against immigrants and result in misinformed policies that are unhelpful at best and harmful at worst.  This report dispels… Continue reading “Dispelling pervasive myths about immigrants (Part 2)”…

  • U.S. and Texas Immigration Background (Part 1)

    Introduction  Given its global, economic, security, and humanitarian concerns, it’s no wonder that immigration has been a topic of debate for decades. Immigration has also long been a source of partisan fighting, but the upcoming general election coupled with federal… Continue reading “U.S. and Texas Immigration Background (Part 1)”…

  • A Recap of the Third and Fourth Special Sessions

    The third and fourth special sessions have ended without passing vouchers and without additional funding for schools. While the former is cause for celebration, it is deplorable that the Governor continues to hold school funding and teacher pay hostage in… Continue reading “A Recap of the Third and Fourth Special Sessions”…