Boost Texas Health Outcomes Through Smart Spending
Texas can counter rising health care costs and declining health outcomes by investing more of its annual $46 billion health…
November 7, 2024 5515 Results
Preparing Texas Students for Tomorrow’s Workforce November 6, 2024
This brief is part of “Election 2024: Policy Playbook,” a series by Rice University and the Baker Institute that offers…
Reduce Health Care Labor Shortages by Recruiting Skilled Immigrants
The U.S. health care system is grappling with a severe labor shortage, worsened by the long-term effects of the COVID-19…
November 6, 2024 
Election 2024: Policy Playbook | Center for Health Policy | Firearm Injury Prevention and Safety | Policy Brief
Increase the Minimum Age for Firearm Purchases Raising the purchasing age for semiautomatic rifles to age 21 years in Texas has the potential to save lives while…
November 4, 2024 
Should Tips Be Exempt From Taxes?
Both presidential candidates have endorsed a policy of no tax on tips. But would this approach really help the low-income…
November 4, 2024 
The Struggle for a Just Energy Transition in a Turbulent World Order
A globally equitable energy transition that addresses social and economic disparities may seem unlikely at the moment, but…
November 1, 2024 
Weigh the Pros and Cons of Texas Grid Integration
Recently proposed federal legislation would require the Texas electrical grid to connect to the Eastern and Western…
November 1, 2024 
Election 2024: Policy Playbook | Center for Health Policy | Science and Technology Policy | Policy Brief
Restore Vaccine Confidence for US Public and Economic Health Vaccines are a valuable, cost-effective public health tool to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. It is vital that…
November 1, 2024 
roadsTaken: A History of Highway Displacement in Houston
The “roadsTaken” mapping project was created by Matt Drwenski of the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies and Uilvim…
October 31, 2024 
Nonprofit Hospitals and Medical Debt in Texas
Texas hospitals perform more reduced-cost care charity care than most of in the country, yet many eligible patients miss out…
October 31, 2024