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New state-level personal income report: Texas among top performers in 2014 personal income growth

Yesterday, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released state-level personal income data for 2014. The report notes that Texas nominal personal income, which includes the sum of net earnings, property income, and personal current transfer receipts, increased by 5.6 percent last year. This is the nation’s fifth highest growth rate with the national average increasing by 3.9 percent.

Press Release March 26, 2015

TPPF releases paper on affordable college degrees

The Texas Public Policy Foundation today released a paper by Center for Higher Education Director Dr. Tom Lindsay on the progress toward making higher education more affordable. Revolution Rising? - 2014 Update on Texas’ Affordable Baccalaureate Degrees addresses the progress made since then-Governor Perry’s 2011 challenge to universities to craft $10,000 degrees. 

Press Release March 26, 2015

TPPF Economist Vance Ginn to testify before Texas Senate Education Committee

Texas Public Policy Foundation Economist Dr. Vance Ginn, will testify before the Texas Senate Education Committee TODAY, Thursday, March 26, at 8:00 a.m. CDT in room E1.028 of the Texas State Capitol. Dr. Ginn will testify on Senate Bill 276, relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.

Press Release March 26, 2015

TPPF statement on passage of Senate tax-cut package

The $4.6 billion in property and business tax cuts adopted by the Senate moves us in the right direction. However, we continue to support the complete elimination of the state’s onerous margin tax.

Press Release March 25, 2015

TPPF hosts policy primer on School Choice and the Hispanic Community

The Texas Public Policy Foundation and the LIBRE Initiative will host a Policy Primer discussing “School Choice and the Hispanic Community” on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. CDT in the Members’ Lounge located in room E2.1002 of the Texas State Capitol.

Press Release March 25, 2015

TPPF releases statement on Committee passage of Denton fracking bill

Acknowledging and strengthening the comprehensive and pervasive field occupation of statewide oil and gas regulation is a clear and straightforward way to protect and manage Texas’ interest in the state’s continued growth, prosperity, and economically healthy communities.

Press Release March 25, 2015

TPPF releases analysis of bill to reform contested case hearing process

Senate Bill 709 and House Bill 1865 would heighten efficiency and predictability of the contested case hearing process.

Press Release March 24, 2015

TPPF’s Kathleen Hunker testifies before Texas House Business & Industry Committee

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Center for Economic Freedom Policy Analyst Kathleen Hunker is testifying before the Texas House Business & Industry Committee TODAY, Tuesday, March 24, at 11:30 a.m. CDT or upon adjournment in Room E2.016 of the Texas State Capitol.

Press Release March 24, 2015

TPPF’s John Davidson testifying before Texas House Public Health Committee

Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Center for Health Care Policy John Davidson will testify before the Texas House Public Health Committee TODAY, Tuesday, March 24, upon adjournment in room E2.012 in the Texas State Capitol. Davidson will testify on House Bill 1945, which would enable Texas physicians to engage in direct primary care and clarify that direct primary care is not insurance.

Press Release March 24, 2015

TPPF’s Chuck DeVore testifies before Texas House Subcommittee on Long-Term Infrastructure

Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Vice President of Policy The Hon. Chuck DeVore is testifying before the Texas House Transportation Committee, Subcommittee on Long-term Infrastructure TODAY, Tuesday, March 24, at 1:00 p.m. CDT or upon adjournment in room E1.014 in the Texas State Capitol. 

Press Release March 24, 2015

Conservative Texas Budget sends letter on tax relief to Texas Senate

The Conservative Texas Budget Coalition appreciates the strides you are taking to provide substantial tax relief. While there is more work to do and we may not agree with every detail of this relief, we are encouraged to see leadership focused on more money staying in the pockets of Texans while funding essential government programs.

Press Release March 24, 2015

TPPF’s Kate Murphy testifies before Texas House Human Services Committee

This bill makes changes to the Texas Department of State Health Services based on the Sunset Advisory Commission's review of the agency

Press Release March 23, 2015