AUSTIN – Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released state-level labor market data for September 2018. Texas employers in the public and private sectors created 15,600 net nonfarm jobs in September, the second most in the nation of 406,400 jobs in the last 12 months, with Florida topping all states but likely influenced by...
Press Release October 19, 2018AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation published the paper, 2019-20 Legislature Update: Debunking the Top Myths Regarding Higher Education. The paper, which the Foundation has updated and released for the past seven years, identifies and addresses prevalent misconceptions dominating the higher education conversation. The paper’s author, Dr. Thomas Lindsay, director of the Center...
Press Release October 12, 2018AUSTIN – Last night, the Texas Public Policy Foundation celebrated the graduation of the latest class of its Capitol Leaders Program, a year-long experience promoting the philosophical, policy and professional development of Texas legislative staff early in their careers. “It is an honor to get to know this group of professionals who have not only...
Press Release October 3, 2018AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced several staff changes within the communications department to expand upon the Foundation’s success in delivering its core messages of freedom, opportunity and prosperity. Brian Phillips has been promoted to chief communications officer, where he will continue to oversee the department’s activities while pursuing new opportunities to...
Press Release October 3, 2018Today, the U.S. Supreme Court opens its new term and will hear oral arguments in Weyerhaeuser Co. v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a case involving the Endangered Species Act and the powers of federal agencies to make decisions without allowing those affected to seek judicial review.
Press Release October 1, 2018The Conservative Texas Budget Coalition stands for fiscal responsibility to assure Texans that government won’t crowd out the many benefits of strong families and a robust civil society.
Press Release September 25, 2018The Real Texas Budget allows Texans the opportunity to get a clear picture of the current state budget. The findings indicate the need for greater budget transparency and a stronger spending limit that restricts the growth of each budget to no more than population plus inflation. To provide Texans with tax relief, the Texas Legislature should pass a historic third consecutive Conservative Texas Budget.
Press Release September 25, 2018Texas still leads the nation in job creation during the last 12 months with jobs added in every industry except information. Texas’ annualized job creation pace of 3.2 percent is one of the most robust nationwide. This is yet another example of how lower-tax states tend to have faster job creation.
Press Release September 21, 2018There’s overwhelming evidence that the Texas Model of inclusive institutions provides a framework supporting more job growth, higher wages, lower income inequality, and less poverty. Other states and D.C. would be wise to consider adopting the Texas Model that champions individual liberty, free enterprise, and personal responsibility.
Press Release September 20, 2018State law requires political subdivisions to provide only two items of information on the ballot for any given proposition: the amount their local government entity proposes to borrow and a general description of the purpose. Both are inadequate as the former does not properly convey the total cost of the bond while the latter often lacks specificity and is written in legalese. Missing from the ballot is any mention of the bond’s total repayment cost or how the passage of the bond might affect the average area resident’s pocketbook. This is basic information that every voter should know before voting Yea or Nay.
Press Release September 19, 2018Our clients welcome the support of this diverse, non-partisan San Antonio business coalition joining us to oppose the Austin mandatory paid sick leave ordinance. The perspective of these San Antonio business leaders explains how disruptive the Austin ordinance is to the business community even outside Austin’s city limits. As this amicus explains, the Austin ordinance is clearly preempted by Texas state law, and must be struck down.
Press Release September 14, 2018This latest edition of the Legislator’s Guide is another example of the proactive and forward-looking policy engagement that the Texas Public Policy Foundation is known for. The mission of the Foundation is not only to advocate, but to persuade—and that begins by providing Texas policy-makers and grassroots leaders with thorough analysis and insight into the most pressing issues facing Texans every day.
Press Release September 14, 2018