Policy Reports

The LSG publishes Policy Reports on major state issues.

  • 88th First Special Session Recap

    For the Texas House, the special session concluded the day it began, with three bills passed by the House. The Senate adjourned Sie Die yesterday, June 27th, with five bills passed by the Senate. In the end, none of the… Continue reading “88th First Special Session Recap”…

  • Recap of the 88th Regular Legislative Session

    Introduction The 88th Legislative Session kicked off with a $32.7 billion surplus. This afforded state legislators the opportunity to go beyond the status quo and meaningfully address critical issues, such as our state’s foster care system, mass shootings, healthcare access,… Continue reading “Recap of the 88th Regular Legislative Session”…

  • Texas Law & School District Takeovers

    What does Texas law say about school takeovers?  Current law allows for state intervention in schools that do not meet predetermined accountability standards. The most extreme outcome of these interventions is a state takeover in which the education commissioner is… Continue reading “Texas Law & School District Takeovers”…