Across the issues discussed in this report, Texans are faced with a slate of bad actors and billionaire funders who use their money to push an extremist right-wing agenda. No amount of conservatism will protect lawmakers who fall on the other side of their issues, even for business Republicans who recognize the tangible economic consequences of these policies. These funders and their foot soldiers have sent a clear message: fall in line, or we will primary you.
As a result, the Texas Legislature has been held hostage in service of extremely bad-for-business policymaking in recent years. Instead of focusing on the issues Texas businesses really need to thrive–like strong public schools, flourishing universities, and a healthy workforce–our lawmakers waste their time and our money on policies that are hindering corporate responsibility and subjecting the Texas Miracle to death by a thousand cuts.