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Lawmakers Need to Recognize Texas Is an Urban State

As the state’s legislators arrive for their 88th session, they need to remember Texas is no longer a rural state.

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Florida and Texas, the Far-Right Axis

Texas is a paradigm for the country — a microcosm of the nation.

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Austin Is Holding a Run-Off. Why Don’t More People Vote?

Why do voters who show up to elect presidents and governors not show up to vote for mayor or city council members?

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Rank Choice Voting for Texas

Will legalized ranked-choice voting come to Texas?

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Austin Will Elect a New Mayor Next Week. Will It Matter?

With its weak-mayor form of government, the capital city’s top job only has so much power.

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The Death and Life of Downtowns

​W​ith remote and hybrid work  here to stay, how will we make our downtowns work moving forward?

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Texas LBJ School Unpacks the 2022 Midterm Election

Steven Pedigo joined other LBJ School experts to discuss the  outcomes and impacts of the November 2022 election.

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Here’s Why Local Government Matters

Local government is closest to the people. It’s the most highly accountable (form) of governance.

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Creating Economic Prosperity in Mesquite

With a roadmap in place, Mesquite can create long-term economic prosperity.

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Creating Opportunity in Greenville: A Strategy Forward

With a plan in place, the City of Greenville can create opportunity for all residents and enterprises.

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