Policy Reports

The LSG publishes Policy Reports on major state issues.

  • 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”…

  • State Employee Workforce and its Impact on Texas Families

    Many state agencies face an ongoing staffing crisis. High turnover rates and a lack of consistent expertise within agencies ultimately inhibit access to services many Texans rely on and harm Texas families. The most recent report from the State Auditor’s… Continue reading “State Employee Workforce and its Impact on Texas Families”…

  • LSG Policy Report on the House Introduced Budget

    Budget Overview All Funds appropriations for the House proposed 2024-25 budget (HB 1) total $288.7 billion. This is an 8.3% increase from what was allocated in the 2022-23 General Appropriations Act, but a 2.9% net decrease from what was actually… Continue reading “LSG Policy Report on the House Introduced Budget”…