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Texas Public Policy Foundation and E-Freedom Coalition Roll Out Plan To Fight Taxes OnlineNovember 10, 1999
State think tank and coalition partners file proposal with the federal Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce
  Warning of the dangers of imposing taxes on the Internet, the Texas Public Policy Foundation today joined with more than 20 consumer, taxpayer, and public policy organizations in presenting a plan to keep new tax collection schemes off the Internet, and tear down barriers to access.
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Foundation Releases Comprehensive Study of Commuter RailAugust 26, 1999
Report Shows Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail Proposal Would Be A Costly, Ineffective Means of Traffic Reduction and Transportation Planning
  The Texas Public Policy Foundation today presented to the Texas Transportation Commission a comprehensive analysis of the Austin-San Antonio Corridor commuter rail project. The analysis is a formal response to the official Carter-Burgess feasibility study sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation.
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New Study Shows Impact of NAFTA on Texas CitiesJuly 09, 1999
U.S. Senator Gramm Applauds Results
  San Antonio – Proving the skeptics wrong, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been a boon to Texas cities according to an analysis released today by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF). U.S. Senator Phil Gramm joined the foundation in its release of the study at the historic San Antonio German School – site of the NAFTA treaty signing by President George Bush, Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari, and Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1992.
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TPPF Announces Formation of New Education OrganizationsJuly 01, 1999
-Four Charter Schools Open by this Fall-
  Texas will have a new organization dedicated to forming world class charter schools beginning July 1, according to the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a nonprofit research institute based in San Antonio. TPPF’s former Vice President, Melinda Wheatley, will head Project Restoration, a separate nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring inner city communities through the creation of quality charter schools.
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Analysis Of DART Finds Cost Saving OpportunitiesJune 25, 1999
Future Plans Should Focus On HOV, Not Rail
  The Texas Public Policy Foundation today released a detailed, independent analysis of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority identifying over $700 million in cost saving opportunities for the agency over the next decade, tax reduction opportunities of $410 million, and strategies to help fulfill the promises of the agency when it first proposed light rail.
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Houston Metro Sets Example for Texas and NationJune 24, 1999
But Serious Inefficiencies Present; Pursuing Light Rail Ill-advised
  The Texas Public Policy Foundation today released a detailed, independent analysis of the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority identifying areas of needed improvement and areas that are exemplary compared to other transit agencies around the U.S.
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Texas School Districts Reject “Fuzzy Math” TextbooksMay 24, 1999
Major Defeat for Statewide Systemic Initiative
  According to an analysis of recent math textbook selections, Texas school districts have overwhelmingly rejected the latest fad in math instruction. Sometimes called “fuzzy math,” “whole math,” and “new new math,” textbooks based on this pedagogical approach received only 4% of the textbook orders for second grade math, 2% for fifth grade math, and 5.6% for seventh grade math. Ironically, those promoting this approach refer to it as “standards-based math.”
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Revised Comptroller Revenue EstimateMay 13, 1999
TPPF President Says all $807 million Should go to Tax Cuts
  “Dedicating these additional revenues to anything but tax cuts would be irresponsible,” said Judson. He went on to say, “If legislators grow government further with these funds, we will pay a heavy price in future years when we will not have a surplus and will be forced to raise taxes or cut programs. There is no new government spending that can be justified with these surplus funds, not even for teachers.”
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Organizations Press for at Least Half of Surplus to be Returned to TaxpayersMay 06, 1999
Joint Resolution for Tax Cuts
  Leaders of at least sixteen diverse statewide organizations gathered in Austin today to announce their unanimous support for the Texas Legislature to return at least one-half of the budget surplus to the taxpayers this legislative session as Governor Bush proposed at the beginning of the session.
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International Transit Expert & Formal Rail Advocate Criticizes San Antonio/Austin Commuter Rail ProposalMarch 11, 1999
  The Texas Public Policy Foundation today issued a statement criticizing the proposed Austin/San Antonio Commuter Rail project.
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TPPF Releases Opportunity Analysis of Capital Metropolitan TransitMarch 02, 1999
$288 Million in Cost Savings Identified
  The Texas Public Policy Foundation today released an analysis of the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority that documents $288 million in cost saving opportunities over a decade. Moreover, concurrent tax reductions between $300 million to $500 million would allow the agency to maintain current service levels while reducing sales tax subsidies to ½ cent.
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TPPF Releases Update of VIA Metropolitan Transit's EfficiencyMarch 01, 1999
Agency Pursuing Expensive Light Rail Project
  The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) today released an update of its VIA Opportunity Analysis released in 1997.
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Foundation Releases Comprehensive Study of Commuter RailMarch 01, 1999
Report Shows Rail Systems Are Costly, Ineffective Means of Traffic Reduction
  The Texas Public Policy Foundation today released a comprehensive analysis of commuter rail projects across the U.S. which will impact the debate over funding of a commuter rail project between Austin and San Antonio.
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Survey Reveals Private Schools Willing to Participate in School Choice PlanFebruary 17, 1999
  The Texas Public Policy Foundation today released a survey of private schools in the six largest Texas counties which reveals key facts regarding participation by private schools in a school choice program. Of most significance, a majority of private schools in Texas are willing to be part of a school voucher program thereby providing space for more than 82,000 students who exercise choice.
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Independent Groups Release Math Textbook AnalysisJanuary 22, 1999
Texas School Districts Face Stark Contrasts in Choice of Math Books
  Today, three independent research organizations, in a joint effort, released a 204 page comprehensive analysis of mathematics textbooks under consideration by all Texas school districts for use in grades 1 through 8 along with a separate 21-page report on the differing philosophies of instruction exhibited by the textbooks. The report is being sent to all school districts and local school board members throughout Texas and was developed to provide parents and school officials the information needed to make informed selections of elementary and middle school math textbooks.
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