Today Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SB 3 and SB 4, which help rein in the border crisis created by the federal government’s unwillingness to properly enforce the law. The 88th Texas Legislature passed SB 3 and SB 4 during the fourth called session. “The state of Texas’ continued efforts to fight human trafficking...
Press Release December 18, 2023AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Boyden Gray PLLC released a new white paper explaining how the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC’s expansive new Capital Adequacy Rule may be unconstitutional under a strengthened constitutional nondelegation doctrine. This summer, federal banking regulators proposed the Rule, which would significantly expand the amount of capital that large...
Press Release December 18, 2023Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Vice President of Policy Derek Cohen was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Committee safeguards the integrity of the judiciary by evaluating the conduct of judges both on and off the bench. “An independent and impartial judiciary is the keystone of our...
Press Release December 14, 2023Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation published a new research paper unpacking the Federal Communications Commission’s push to revive net neutrality. After a thorough historical review of the issue, a brief quantitative analysis, and an examination of proponent’s justifications of net neutrality, the paper concludes that the internet service provider market continues to make internet...
Press Release December 14, 2023Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation recommended that the State Board of Education (SBOE) approve the proposed library standard in order to implement HB 900, the READER Act. “This spring, Rep. Patterson and Sen. Paxton authored, and Gov. Abbott signed, the READER Act to refocus libraries on educational content, empower parents, and remove obscene books....
Press Release December 11, 2023Today, 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, 2023Today, 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, 2023Today, 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, 2023Today, 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, 2023Today, 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, 2023Today, 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, 2023The 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