The Hidden Costs of No-Bid Contracts in Texas State Government
Jan McDowell explains how no-bid contracts can weaken Texas oversight and raise costs....
Rachel Whitcomb
Principal Public Policy Analyst
Texas public priorities and civic decision frameworks
Rachel Whitcomb is a Principal Public Policy Analyst who evaluates Texas priorities from first principles: public purpose, authority, cost, and measurable civic benefit. Based in Dallas, she translates legislative debates and local service demands into clear trade-offs for voters, volunteers, and community leaders following Jan McDowell’s public positions.
MPA, University of Texas at Austin; BA in Political Science, Southern Methodist University
Writings by Rachel Whitcomb
Listening to Constituents in a Diverse Region
A civic opinion on why North Texas leaders must listen across party, language, and income...
Key Public Priorities Facing Texas Voters
Opinion on key Texas voter priorities: fiscal accountability, basic services, voting...
Community Priorities Across North Texas
Explore seven North Texas community priorities, from tax accountability to voter access....
How Local Decisions Shape Everyday Life in Texas
See how city, county, and school board choices affect taxes, roads, safety, schools, and...
Environmental Policy and Climate Action in Texas
A civic case for Texas climate action, explaining greenhouse gases, renewable energy, the...