SLF and TPPF Release Mini-Documentary Highlighting Real Impacts of Government Overreach

When the federal government overreaches its constitutional limits, there are often devastating effects on the lives of the American people. In order to continue to draw attention to the detriment caused by the decisions in Washington, the Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) and Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) released a mini-documentary to highlight the critical struggles...

Press Release December 10, 2024

TPPF Congratulates Rodney Scott on USCBP Commissioner Nomination

AUSTIN — Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation congratulates Distinguished Senior Fellow Rodney Scott, who President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated to serve as the next Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection. Scott’s appointment comes in the wake of four years of chaos at America’s borders, during which record numbers of unvetted illegal aliens...

Press Release December 6, 2024

Media Advisory: U.S. Federal District Court to Review Corporate Transparency Act

TYLER, TX – A judge in the Eastern District of Texas is set to hear oral arguments on the recently adopted Corporate Transparency Act. Under these regulations, the Federal Government now demands that virtually anyone who forms a state corporate entity must disclose a host of otherwise private information to federal law enforcement—even if they...

Press Release December 5, 2024

Media Advisory: U.S. Federal Court to Hear Case on Short-Term Rental Ban in New Braunfels, Texas

WACO, TX – The Western District of Texas is set to hear oral arguments on the City of New Braunfels’ short-term rental ban. The Marfil v. New Braunfels case involved homeowners seeking to exercise their property rights by utilizing their residences for short-term rental purposes. However, the City of New Braunfels has banned these clients...

Press Release December 5, 2024

TPPF: Supreme Court to Review FCC’s Universal Service Fund

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court recently announced it will consider the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF), agreeing to review a decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals finding it unconstitutional under the nondelegation doctrine. Boyden Gray PLLC and Texas Public Policy Foundation are representing the challengers....

Press Release December 4, 2024

TPPF commends Nomination of Scott Turner to HUD

AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation commended President-elect Donald Trump on his cabinet nominations, including retired NFL defensive back Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In President Trump’s first term in office, Turner served as head of the president’s White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. A Texas native, Turner also...

Press Release November 25, 2024

TPPF Applauds Rollins’ Nomination for Agriculture Secretary

AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation congratulated its former president, Brooke Rollins, on her nomination as Secretary of Agriculture by President-elect Donald Trump. Rollins led TPPF for 15 years, before leaving in 2017 to serve in the White House. “Brooke is a dynamic leader with a clear vision of a better America for farmers, ranchers,...

Press Release November 25, 2024

TPPF Unveils Comprehensive Policy Roadmap for State AI Regulation

AUSTIN- Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Better Tech for Tomorrow campaign released the most comprehensive research paper on artificial intelligence and how it can be responsibly utilized in Texas. “The question we are hoping to answer is how do we responsibly, transparently, and effectively harness the power of AI while minimizing or outright preventing...

Press Release November 22, 2024

TPPF Applauds SBOE Vote in Favor of Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum

AUSTIN — Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation cheered the Texas State Board of Education’s majority vote to approve “Bluebonnet Learning,” an open education resource (OER) curriculum mandated by House Bill 1605, which directed the Texas Education Agency to create free, statewide resources for Texas schools and teachers. More than half of Texas K-12 students...

Press Release November 22, 2024

Media Advisory: TPPF Hosting Groundbreaking Primer on Responsible AI Policy

AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Foundation for American Innovation will be hosting a primer on the future of AI in Texas and answering the question, “how do we responsibly, transparently, and effectively harness the power of AI while minimizing or outright preventing irreparable harm?” TPPF, the Foundation for American Innovation, Amanda...

Press Release November 20, 2024

Life:Powered Applauds Nomination of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy

Austin, TX – Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation to advocate for energy policies that promote American prosperity and energy independence, proudly endorses the nomination of Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as the next United States Secretary of Energy. President-Elect Donald Trump announced Wright’s nomination on Truth Social, highlighting Wright’s extensive...

Press Release November 18, 2024

TPPF Applauds Tom Homan’s Appointment as Border Czar

AUSTIN — Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation congratulates Tom Homan, who President-Elect Donald Trump announced will serve as the nation’s “border czar” in the incoming administration. Homan’s appointment comes in the wake of four years of chaos at America’s borders, during which record numbers of unvetted illegal aliens entered the country. TPPF stands firmly...

Press Release November 11, 2024