100,000 Applications Already Submitted for Texas Education Freedom Accounts

AUSTIN — Building on the momentum from a record-setting launch day on February 4, families have now submitted more than 100,000 applications for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFAs). Accepted applicants will receive funding for education-related expenses such as tuition, textbooks, and tutoring. “For too long, Texas families were forced to accept a one-size-fits-all system that doesn’t meet every child’s unique needs. This milestone is more proof that parents across our state are...

Press Release February 16, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation Applauds the EPA for Overturning the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for the American Future applauds the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, a necessary correction of legal violations and regulatory overreach that has imposed massive costs on American families and businesses for over a decade. The Obama-era finding classified greenhouse gases as harmful...

Press Release February 12, 2026

TPPF Releases Healthcare Agenda for the 90th Legislative Session

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Healthy Texas Initiative announced its legislative agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, centered on restoring transparency, competition, and patient control across the health care system while removing longstanding barriers to affordable medication access. Texans deserve clear prices, real choices, and a health care system that works for patients, not...

Press Release February 12, 2026

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Secure & Sovereign Nation Announces Their Liberty Action Agenda for 2027

Austin, TX – The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Secure and Sovereign Nation (SSN) Campaign today announced their policy priorities for Texas’ 90th Legislative Session as part of their Liberty Action Agenda, designed to strengthen immigration enforcement, enhance public safety, and defend the rule of law. “The Liberty Action Agenda gives Texas lawmakers a clear, enforceable roadmap to address the illegal immigration crisis...

Press Release February 11, 2026

Texas Education Freedom Accounts Launch Confirms Parents’ Eagerness for School Choice

AUSTIN — The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) application portal opened yesterday, giving Texas families the opportunity to be the ultimate decision maker for their child’s education. Nearly 42,000 applications were submitted on the first day, alone, breaking a national record previously held by Tennessee for day one school choice program enrollments. “Tens of thousands of Texas families have sent a clear and...

Press Release February 5, 2026

Life:Powered Announces Comprehensive Energy and Natural Resources Policy Agenda for Texas

Austin, TX – Life:Powered today announced a comprehensive energy and natural resources policy agenda designed to strengthen grid reliability, protect property rights, improve water management, and ensure affordable, dependable electricity for all Texans. “This policy agenda advances solutions that prioritize reliable power, responsible stewardship of Texas’ natural resources, and protection of private property rights,” said Brent Bennett, Life:Powered Policy Director....

Press Release February 5, 2026

TPPF Celebrates Launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts Application Portal

AUSTIN — After three decades of efforts to bring school choice to Texas, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is celebrating the upcoming launch of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) application portal, which opens to families on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. This pivotal program — established by the Texas Legislature in 2025 under Senate Bill 2 — will give parents greater freedom...

Press Release February 3, 2026

TPPF Announces New Initiative to Promote Strong Families

AUSTIN — Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) unveiled a comprehensive policy agenda promoting marriage, family formation, and putting Texas children on a path to prosperity. This is the latest addition to TPPF’s Liberty Action Agenda for Texas’ 90th Legislative Session. “Despite the family’s central role in instilling personal and social responsibility, no other institution has been faced with so many challenges...

Press Release February 2, 2026

TPPF Unveils Bold Education Agenda to Empower Parents, Improve Student Outcomes, and Restore Excellence in Texas Schools

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) today announced a comprehensive education policy agenda for K-12 and higher education designed to expand education freedom, improve student outcomes, strengthen transparency and accountability, and restore academic excellence across Texas. “The policy agenda for TPPF’s Next Generation Texas campaign advances policies that put parents first, ensure taxpayer dollars are...

Press Release January 26, 2026

TPPF Unveils Tax, Spending and Local Government Policy Priorities for 90th Legislative Session

AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Taxpayer Protection Project released its full agenda for the 2027 90th Session of the Texas Legislature. This campaign will advocate for fiscal policies to empower taxpayers and rein in the out-of-control spending and taxation habits of local governments throughout Texas. “Despite record property tax cuts by the state over the...

Press Release January 22, 2026
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