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, 2023Today, 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, 2023Today, 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, 2023Today, 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, 2023Today, 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, 2023Today, 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, 2023Today, 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, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2023Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the unveiling of H.R. 2, legislation that will help put an end to the Biden administration’s reckless catch-and-release policies. As the Biden administration continues its years-long dereliction of duty at our southern border, resulting in the entry of millions of unvetted illegal aliens into the country, Congress must...
Press Release May 2, 2023Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the passage of Senate Bill 1884, which will create a state list of corrupt foreign actors. This list will allow the state of Texas to issue financial sanctions, prevent state agencies from contracting with businesses linked to individuals on the list or investing pension funds with corrupt actors,...
Press Release April 28, 2023Today, the Texas House passed House Bill 18, a proposal that would introduce the strongest protections in the nation for children online. The bill now heads to the Texas Senate for consideration. TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement: “For too long, children in Texas have experienced harms like anxiety, depression, self-harm, sex trafficking, and even suicide while using online...
Press Release April 26, 2023