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August 12, 2010
The Future of Juvenile Parole and Re-entry


This primer examined how Texas can enhance its approach to parole and re-entry, in order to break the cycle of youth crimes so there are fewer victims and taxpayers pay less to re-incarcerate the same youths. Panelists included:

  • The Honorable Jim McReynolds, Chairman, House Corrections Committee

  • The Honorable Robert Eckels, Former Harris County Judge

  • Cheryln Townsend, Executive Director, Texas Youth Commission

  • David Reilly, Chief, Bexas County Juvenile Probation Department

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    June 16, 2010
    Is Texas Ready for the Big One? Hurricane Season and Windstorm Insurance

    This primer examined whether last year’s legislative reforms are working, if they have led to more private insurers writing windstorm policies along the coast, whether the bond market can pay for losses, and what can be handled without a special session of the Texas Legislature. Panelists include:
  • The Honorable Kelly Hancock, State Representative, District 91

  • The Honorable Solomon Ortiz Jr., State Representative, District 33

  • Eli Lehrer, Senior Fellow, The Heartland Institute

  • Jim Murphy, TWIA Actuary
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    May 20, 2010
    State Options for Federal Health Care Reform - Panel Discussion


    On May 20, 2010, the Texas Public Policy Foundation hosted a special policy event on the ramifications of federal health care reform on Texas. The morning panel discussion included:

  • David Clark
    Speaker, Utah House of Representatives

  • Michael Cannon
    Director of Health Policy Studies, CATO Institute

  • Edmund Haislmaier
    Senior Research Fellow, Center for Health Policy Studies, Heritage Foundation
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    May 20, 2010
    State Options for Federal Health Care Reform - Luncheon Keynote


    Join us for a special luncheon event featuring Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz and a panel of experts as we explore the ramifications of federal health care reform on Texas.

    Featuring:

    • Greg Abbott
      Texas Attorney General

    • Ted Cruz
      Former Texas Solicitor General

     
    April 14, 2010
    Luncheon: Net Neutrality: What’s Next?

    On April 14, the Texas Public Policy Foundation hosted a special luncheon on Internet regulation, network neutrality, and the role of markets in the future of the Internet. Luncheon speakers included:

    • Robert M. McDowell
      Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission

    • Deborah Tate
      former Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission

    • Barry Smitherman
      Chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas
     
    April 14, 2010
    Panel Discussion: Net Neutrality: What’s Next?

    The Texas Public Policy Foundation's Center for Economic Freedom hosted a panel discussion with Economist George Ford, Christopher Bronk of Rice University, and Peter Vogel of Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law on the FCC and the future of Network Neutrality

    On April 14, the Texas Public Policy Foundation hosted a special luncheon on Internet regulation, network neutrality, and the role of markets in the future of the Internet.

     
    April 07, 2010
    Policy Primer: Fostering Innovation in Texas’ High Tech Industry

    No state has fared better than Texas during the current recession. One reason for this is our robust high-tech sector. Texas’ $39.8 billion in high-tech exports supports more high tech jobs—253,600—than any other state. Texas is attracting high-tech employers and jobs because our low tax and regulatory policies provide a climate for innovation that allows these companies and their employees to thrive. This primer will examine the reasons for Texas success and what else Texas can do to foster innovation and increase jobs in our high technology industries. Panelists included:

    • The Honorable Mark Strama
      Chairman, Texas House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Workforce

    • The Honorable Julie Parsley
      Parsley Coffin Renner LLP, former PUC Commissioner

    • John Roiko
      Vice President of Finance, National Instruments

    • Braden Cox
      Policy Counsel, Association for Competitive Technology
     
    March 29, 2010
    Writing A New Prescription for Texas: Cost Effective Solutions to Reduce Crime & Substance Abuse


    This primer will explore how the state can focus limited resources to most effectively reduce substance abuse and thereby improve public safety, enhance workforce participation, and reduce long-term dependence on government benefits

    • The Honorable Kel Seliger
      Senator, District 31 - Amarillo, Texas

    • The Honorable John Creuzot
      Judge, Dallas County DIVERT Drug Court

    • The Honorable Patricia Lykos
      District Attorney, Harris County, Texas

    • Kevin Knight, Ph.D.
      Associate Director for Criminal Justice Studies, Institute of Behavioral Research, Texas Christian University

     
    February 15, 2010
    Budget Driver - Federal Funds

    Money from the federal government is often thought of as “free,” but, nothing could be further from the truth. The prevalence of federal funds has been shown to adversely affect a state’s economy, increase state government spending, and lead to a decline in state tax revenues.

     
    February 15, 2010
    Eighth Annual Policy Orientation - Keynotes

    This page includes videos of the keynote addresses by Texas Gov. Rick Perry and ABC/ESPN college football analyst Craig James, the congressional update by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, and the global warming debate between Dr. Gerald North (Texas A&M University) and Dr. Roy Spencer (University of Alabama-Huntsville).

     
    February 03, 2010
    Prices, Reliability, and Consumer Choice in the Texas Electricity Market

    Texas, alone among the states, has moved forward into a truly restructured and competitive electricity era, which has brought lower prices, greater reliability, and increased consumer choice.

     
    December 09, 2009
    Press Conference: Texas Charter School Waiting List

    Texas Public Policy Foundation Senior Education Policy Analyst releases her findings on charter school waiting list numbers in Texas.

     
    November 17, 2009
    Policy Primer: Transparency and Accountability in Higher Education - Pass or Fail?

    Higher education continues to pull on the purse strings of the state legislature while questions arise about skyrocketing tuition and declining graduation rates. Can better transparency improve the quality and lower the cost of higher education in Texas? Our panel will examine the current level of transparency at Texas universities, discuss the improvements that have been made, and make recommendations on the areas that need to be improved. Panelists include:

    * The Honorable Dan Branch, Chairman, House Committee on Higher Education
    * The Honorable Joaquin Castro, Vice Chairman, House Committee on Higher Education
    * Rick O'Donnell, TPPF Senior Fellow and President of the Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence

     
    October 08, 2009
    Policy Primer: Keeping More Kids in the Community - Juvenile Justice Solutions for Texas

    In the 81st session, lawmakers cut funding for state youth lockups by more than $100 million and redirected $48 million of the savings to juvenile probation departments. This program will examine how departments can use these new funds to successfully divert youths from incarceration and simultaneously reduce both recidivism and cost to taxpayers, as well as issues that should be considered in the upcoming sunset review of the state’s juvenile justice agencies. Panelists included:

    * House Corrections Committee Vice Chairman Jerry Madden
    * Vicki Spriggs—Executive Director, Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
    * Harvey Hetzel—Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Harris County
    * Michele Deitch—Adjunct Professor, LBJ School of Public Affairs

     
    September 24, 2009
    Special Event: "Sick in America" with John Stossel

    On Thursday, September 24, 2009, the Texas Public Policy Foundation hosted a special luncheon event featuring ABC News correspondent, 20/20 co-anchor, 19 time Emmy award-winner, and New York Times best-selling author of Give Me A Break and Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity. His “Give Me a Break” commentaries take a skeptical look at a wide array of issues, such as education, the economy, parenting, and more.

    In his most recent TV special “Sick In America,” Stossel examined what is really ailing our current health care system and how healthy competition is the best medicine for true health care reform.

     
    February 12, 2009
    Seventh Annual Policy Orientation - Videos

    Featured sessions include: Eminent Domain Discussion featuring Susette Kelo, Dr. Arthur Laffer's Update on the State of the U.S. Economy, Immigration Policy Debate featuring Dr. Arthur Laffer and Mark Krikorian, and Keynote Remarks by Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.

    Audio of the panel sessions can be found in the "Audio Gallery."

     
    April 22, 2004
    Keynote address of Colorado Gov. Bill Owens at the Foundation's 15th Anniversary dinner in San Antonio

    Governor Owens, a native Texan, describes the importance of addressing issues with strong, core principles.

     
    July 25, 2002
    NBC Nightly News

    The Foundation's director of research, Chris Patterson, was featured for her work in coordinating a review of the state's social studies textbooks.

     
    January 07, 2002
    Tougher TAAS Test - KENS TV5, 10 pm News, January 7, 2002

     



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