Policy Reports

The LSG publishes Policy Reports on major state issues.

  • 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”…

  • The Privatization of Education

    Is “School Choice” Code for Education Privatization? Gov. Abbott and conservative political operatives have been touting this abstract idea of “school choice.” But what do they mean? Texas parents have many options when it comes to educating their children —… Continue reading “The Privatization of Education”…