TPPF Releases Study on Property Tax Growth in Texas’ Largest Communities

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released a new study that compares property tax levy growth with population and inflation increases in Texas’ most populous cities, counties, and school districts. This study finds concerning fiscal trends prevalent throughout these communities. “New research suggests that many of Texas’ largest cities, counties, and school districts are taking in far more tax...

Press Release December 7, 2023

TPPF Announces Support for Congress’ DETERRENT Act

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced its support for Congress’ DETERRENT Act (H.R. 5933), vital legislation that will require additional disclosure from colleges and universities concerning foreign gifts and contracts. By allowing for the restriction of contracts with foreign entities and countries of concern, requiring staff and faculty to report foreign gifts, and requiring...

Press Release December 6, 2023

TPPF: Registration Is Now Open For The 2024 Texas Policy Summit

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced that media registration is now open for the upcoming 2024 Texas Policy Summit, March 20-22 at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, TX. This annual conference will convene policy experts and lawmakers to discuss the most pressing issues facing Texas and the nation. “TPPF is proud to announce...

Press Release December 4, 2023

TPPF Applauds Full Passage by the Legislature of Senate Bill 3

Today, Senate Bill 3, which will provide an additional appropriation of $1.5 billion for border barrier infrastructure and $40 million for additional public safety related to border security operations in Colony Ridge, fully passed the Texas Legislature. The Texas Public Policy Foundation commends Senator Huffman, Representative Jetton, and the Texas Legislature for working tirelessly to...

Press Release December 1, 2023

TPPF Congratulates Chairman Bettencourt on 2023 Legislator of the Year Award

Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council recognized Senator Paul Bettencourt, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Government, as the “2023 Legislator of the Year” for his part championing Texas’ record-breaking $18 billion tax relief package. As a result of his leadership, as well as many others, the average Texas homeowner will see their property...

Press Release November 29, 2023

TPPF Applauds Texas SBOE Decision on New Science Textbooks

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Jason Isaac, Senior Fellow for Life:Powered, released the following statement on the Texas State Board of Education’s (SBOE) decision to approve new classroom scientific materials: “The Texas State Board of Education should be applauded for adopting textbooks that align with state standards and will give children in Texas a...

Press Release November 20, 2023

TPPF Statement on HB 1

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement following today’s debate on HB 1: “TPPF thanks Chairman Buckley and the other 62 members who stood with parents for their continued effort to secure educational freedom for every child in Texas. Unfortunately, the education savings accounts supported by a majority of Texans...

Press Release November 17, 2023

TPPF Applauds Passage of Major Border Security Bills in Texas House

Today, the Texas House passed two major border security bills that are essential to reining in the border crisis, protecting Texas communities, and asserting Texas sovereignty. Senate Bill 3 has been amended and will return to the Senate. Senate Bill 4 will head to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk. “We commend Rep. Jetton and Sen. Huffman,...

Press Release November 14, 2023

TPPF Launches The Election Protection Project

Last week, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced the formation of the Election Protection Project, a new proactive initiative to protect the integrity and transparency of the voting process. During the 2020 presidential election, hastily made changes to election systems across the country brought about confusion and distrust in both the process and the results....

Press Release November 14, 2023

TPPF Commends Texas Legislature for Empowering Parents

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the Texas Legislature for making progress on providing parental empowerment and choice to every family in Texas. Following the Senate passage of SB 1, and the referral to the full house of House Bill 1 by House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment, children across the state...

Press Release November 10, 2023

Joint Statement on Venezuela

The ongoing struggle for freedom and democracy in Venezuela took a massive step backward with the Biden administration’s decision to ease economic sanctions on the regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro in exchange for promising to hold free and fair elections. Experts and leaders from across the Western Hemisphere, as well as the Venezuelan people,...

Press Release November 9, 2023

TPPF: The Texas ESA is a Win For Parents

The Texas Public Policy Foundation released the following statement regarding the proposed House bill creating education savings accounts: “The proposed House ESA bill is a win for parents and students across Texas,” said TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar. “The program is truly universal, allowing every student in Texas to be eligible for an education savings account....

Press Release November 3, 2023