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TPPF’s Border Security Coalition Doubles in Size:
The Texas Public Policy Foundation is pleased to announce that roughly one year after forming the Border Security Coalition, the group has doubled in...
TPPF Statement on Houston’s Proposed Tax Hike:
On Wednesday, the Houston City Council will discuss adopting a property tax rate for fiscal year 2021. Officials have proposed a tax rate of $0.56184...
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