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Texas Cities in the Era of Government Transparency
(Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics & Public Policy, 2014-09)
We are in the Era of Government Transparency. Recently, politicians from President Barack Obama to Texas Governor Rick Perry have touted a commitment to openness and transparency in their respective administrations. Citizens ...
Water Use for Hydraulic Fracturing: A Texas Sized Problem?
(Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics & Public Policy, 2014-12)
The state of Texas could face a 2.7 trillion gallon shortfall of water by 2060. Hydraulic fracturing (HF) requires large amounts of water for each well. Tax incentives should be offered to companies that substitute brackish ...