McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth | Research Paper

Enhancing Truth-in-Taxation Policies in Texas

Truth-in-taxation measures, which are intended to serve taxpayers, have failed to constrain the property tax burden in Texas, write Jennifer Rabb and Lebena Varghese of the McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth. They argue that it is incumbent upon the government to make tax rate notices clear, relevant and above all truthful.

Lebena Varghese, Jennifer Rabb January 17, 2023

McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth | Research Paper

Counting the Cost of Small Business Regulation in Texas

When Texas agencies propose new administrative rules or amendments to existing rules, they are required by law to consider…

Helen Brantley, Jennifer Rabb January 13, 2023

McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth | Research Paper

Increasing Property Tax Accountability in the Digital Age

The author describes how Texas legislators can bring the power of the digital age to the property tax process.

Jennifer Rabb March 8, 2019

Space Policy | Research Paper

U.S.-Russia Space Policy

As we look to the future of space travel, we should heed the lessons we are learning on the International Space Station, be realistic about space exploration beyond Earth orbit, build on the foundation of the station and our partnerships, and do human exploration from the onset together.

George W.S. Abbey September 13, 2013

Space Policy | Research Paper

Return to Reality: Why a Space Shuttle Program Is Vital to the Survival of the International Space Station

Former head of NASA Johnson Space Center George W.S. Abbey explains why the space shuttle program was, and still is, vital to the maintenance of the International Space Station.

George W.S. Abbey October 26, 2011