TPPF Lauds House Passage of SB 14 to Ban Gender Modification of Children

After legislation to protect children from gender modification passed the House on 2nd reading, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Andrew Brown released the following statement: “Senate Bill 14 protects children struggling with gender dysphoria and their families from experimental and potentially harmful medical procedures. There remains no clear and conclusive evidence that blocking puberty, administering...

Press Release May 12, 2023

TPPF Applauds Passage of House Bill 7

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation applauded the passage of House Bill 7, a crucial piece of legislation that will protect Texan communities as well as bring Texas closer to regaining control of its border. TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement: “HB 7 creates several programs meant to address issues resulting from the...

Press Release May 12, 2023

TPPF Denounces Biden Administration Dereliction of Duty at Border

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation denounces the Biden administration’s dereliction of its duty to secure our southern border. With the end of Title 42 public health restrictions along the U.S. border, the Biden administration will have completed its catastrophic dismantling of the successful border security policies it inherited in January of 2021. TPPF CEO...

Press Release May 12, 2023

TPPF: SB 8 has had Considerable Public Debate

Regarding false accusations about “rushing” SB 8 through the House Public Education Committee, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement: “Suggestions that the House Public Education Committee was planning to hastily vote out a bill that didn’t have a hearing or public testimony are false. Every concept of the draft...

Press Release May 10, 2023

TPPF Applauds Passage of Border Security Legislation

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the passage of border legislation that will begin the process of regaining control of the Texas-Mexico border. TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement: “We commend the Texas House of Representatives and Chairman Guillen for passing several bills, including HB 7 and HB 3782, that take strong...

Press Release May 10, 2023

TPPF Applauds Passage of Hospital Price Transparency Legislation

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the passage of Senate Bill 490, legislation that will provide Texans with greater transparency regarding their hospital bills. This legislation now heads to Governor Abbott. “We applaud the passage of Senator Hughes’ hospital price transparency bill that gives patients the ability to view itemized statements and bills,” said David Balat,...

Press Release May 10, 2023

TPPF Applauds Passage of House Bill 4

Today, the Texas Senate unanimously passed House Bill 4, a proposal that would afford Texans the strongest data privacy protections in the nation. The bill now heads back to the House to concur with Senate amendments. TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement: “House Bill 4 passing the Senate floor brings Texans one step...

Press Release May 10, 2023

TPPF Applauds Passage of House Bill 793

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation applauded the passage of House Bill 793 and the Texas legislature’s commitment to reuniting families in the foster care system. By expanding the availability of resources necessary for families to complete court-ordered service plans, this legislation will help more children return home and spend less time in foster care....

Press Release May 9, 2023

TPPF Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 2038

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 2038, which would make Texans freer by providing a pathway out of extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs). This legislation would allow ETJ residents to petition for an election to be released from municipal control. “Senate Bill 2038 protects ETJ residents’ right to participate in the...

Press Release May 8, 2023

TPPF Celebrates Passage of Senate Bill 593

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 593: groundbreaking legislation that will independently assess the rules, minimum standards, and contract requirements that apply to licensed child welfare service providers. As Texas continues work to improve its child welfare system and ensure that every child who enters foster care has a...

Press Release May 4, 2023

Texas Public Policy Foundation and Right On Crime Support National Coalition to Restore the Constitutional Right to Trial

The Texas Public Policy Foundation and Right On Crime applaud today’s launch of the End The Trial Penalty Coalition, a national alliance of criminal justice organizations, those charged with a crime, think tanks, academics, activists, and reform leaders from across the ideological spectrum working together to end the trial penalty. Approximately 97% of criminal convictions...

Press Release May 4, 2023

TPPF: ‘Mandate’ is the Blueprint for Conservative Policy Reform

The Texas Public Policy Foundation celebrated the release of a new comprehensive guide to policy solutions for the next conservative presidential administration. “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise” includes over 900 pages addressing all the major issues facing the country today. Several TPPF scholars worked on the project focusing on issues like energy, higher education,...

Press Release May 3, 2023