The Texas Public Policy Foundation announced its top legislative priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session in 2023. They include several reforms that build on the success of last year’s regular and special sessions, as well as refocusing efforts on some issues that have seen progress in recent years but have not been accomplished. “Our...
Press Release January 25, 2022AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s annual Policy Orientation brings together the most influential thought leaders and policymakers for the premier policy gathering highlighting national, state, and local issues. This year, the conversations fostered during Policy Orientation are even more vital as they come at a time when we must face new challenges, embrace new opportunities,...
Press Release January 21, 2022AUSTIN— Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds Gov. Greg Abbott’s renewed commitment to parents’ rights in Texas public schools and the right of those parents to make decisions about their child’s education. By announcing a formal Parents Bill of Rights, Texas leads the nation in ensuring that parents are empowered and respected in the Texas education system. TPPF’s K-12...
Press Release January 20, 2022The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s annual Policy Orientation brings together the most influential thought leaders and policymakers for the premier policy gathering highlighting national, state, and local issues. This year, the conversations fostered during Policy Orientation are even more vital as they come at a time when we must face new challenges, embrace new opportunities, and set...
Press Release January 20, 2022The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s annual Policy Orientation brings together the most influential thought leaders and policymakers for the premier policy gathering, highlighting national, state and local issues. This year, the conversations fostered during Policy Orientation are even more vital as they come at a time when we must face new challenges, embrace new opportunities and set a course...
Press Release January 19, 2022Today, Texas Public Policy Foundation CEO Greg Sindelar released a statement honoring MLK Day: Friends, As we contemplate the life and important work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today, we’ll hear many repetitions of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. But to me, his work and his legacy are more fully summed up...
Press Release January 17, 2022Last week, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, in partnership with other student-centered educational organizations, issued a letter applauding Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to use part of his Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds to fund grants for students with special needs and new charter schools, expanding access to high quality education and support for...
Press Release January 17, 2022Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced their decision in the OSHA vaccine mandate case. In a 6-3 decision, SCOTUS held that OSHA did not have the authority to mandate vaccinations or testing for private businesses. TPPF, representing five Texas staffing agencies, had sued the Biden administration over the mandate and obtained a...
Press Release January 13, 2022Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Texas General Land Office in federal district court against the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for continuing to disregard the private property rights of Texans. The Service is refusing to comply with a January 2020 order from the United States Court...
Press Release January 12, 2022The Texas Public Policy Foundation released a short documentary exposing the damage a massive wind power project will cause to America’s fishing industry and the marine environment off the coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. The film, “A Heavy Wind: The Threat to an American Heritage,” tells the story of families that have sustainably fished the north Atlantic for...
Press Release January 12, 2022Today, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on the pending employer and health care vaccine mandate cases. At issue in the former case is whether or not the Biden Administration, through OSHA, can require that employees of large employers (those with more than 100 employees) be either vaccinated against COVID-19...
Press Release January 7, 2022Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced Texas Governor Greg Abbott will give the opening speech of the 2022 Policy Orientation. Governor Abbott will discuss the future of the Lone Star State and the United States of America. Policy Orientation brings together relevant thought leaders and policymakers for the premier policy gathering highlighting national, state, and local issues. This year, the...
Press Release January 6, 2022