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Bring True Reciprocity in Occupational Licensing to Texas

There is little doubt that occupational licensing—i.e., requiring the government’s permission in order to pursue a specific occupation or...

The Story of Virtual Learning's Failures and Why Texas Must Fight to Overhaul the System

TCCRI recently published the Final Report of our 2019-20 Education & Workforce Task Force. The Final Report is the result of numerous...

Whose America Is This?

As most reasonable Americans are, I am dismayed, deeply saddened, and pretty darn peeved (this is my nice word) at what transpired on...

Saudade: 2020- A Year of Reflection and Nostalgia

By Mia Garza McCord, President. December 2, 2020 Saudade- a Portuguese word that translates to longing, nostalgia, yearning. Saudade...

Cancelling STAAR Exams Again Would be a Mistake

By Russell H. Withers, General Counsel & Senior Policy Analyst November. 24, 2020 The State of Texas Assessments of Academic...

Interview with Jorge Martinez, Texas Coalitions Director for The LIBRE Initiative

National Review Online: Texas Governor Abbott Has Made It Easier, Not Harder, to Vote

General Counsel & Policy Director, Russell H. Withers for National Review: Texas Governor Abbott Has Made It Easier, Not Harder, to Vote

Internships Matter

By Mia Garza McCord, President. September 22, 2020 I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the importance of public policy...

The Pandemic Illuminates Misguided Opposition to School Choice

It’s back-to-school season, but school looks different this year and the COVID-19 pandemic has led a growing number of parents to question

Reflections on 9/11, Nineteen Years On

By TCCRI Staff. September. 11, 2020 Today marks the 19th anniversary of 9/11. Some of our staff have shared their experience on that...

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