AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation released the paper “Our Underachieving Civics Curriculum” written by Dr. Thomas Lindsay, director of the Center for Higher Education at TPPF. Key points from the paper include: According to U.S. Department of Education statistics, only one in three college students graduate having taken even one course in...
Press Release November 20, 2017Texas law is clear — disaster reappraisal is meant to promote good fiscal stewardship and aid disaster recovery efforts, said Bryan Mathew.
Press Release November 20, 2017“Job creation in Texas rebounded last month after declining from the effects of Hurricane Harvey in September,” said Dr. Ginn. “Net nonfarm jobs increased by 71,500 jobs in October for a nation-leading total of 316,100 jobs added in the last year. Texas has now created net nonfarm jobs in a remarkable 80 of the last 85 months, contributing to the creation of roughly one out of every five new jobs nationwide since December 2007. The Texas model’s success doesn’t end there as the state’s record low unemployment rate of 3.9 percent continues to be at or below 5 percent for an unmatched 40 straight months in comparable states. Texas’ rebound in job creation after a record rain event shows the resiliency of Texans to flourish in a free enterprise system with limited government.”
Press Release November 17, 2017“The Court correctly saw through the federal government’s motion as a delay tactic attempting to bog down this lawsuit in procedural technicalities and was correct to take swift action to deny DOJ’s dismissal motion," said Robert Henneke, general counsel and director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. "Furthermore, as the attorney for Travis Audubon’s were based on policy arguments critical of the Administration and not legal entitlement to intervene, the Court correctly denied them party status, yet will allow their opinions to be heard through amicus briefs. I am glad that we have cleared these procedural roadblocks and delay tactics and can proceed forward to address the merits of our lawsuit.”
Press Release November 17, 2017AUSTIN – In a major win for private property rights, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announce a successful settlement in the lawsuit filed against the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The plaintiffs in the case include the Texas General Land Office (GLO),...
Press Release November 8, 2017AUSTIN – On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, in partnership with Texans for Education Opportunity, EdChoice, and Reason Foundation, will host the Texas School Finance Summit: Providing Texans with a 21st Century Education. The schedule for the summit is as follows: 10:45 a.m. Session I – Which Education System Would...
Press Release November 6, 2017“For hardworking Americans and for small business owners, the tax reform proposal put forth today by the House of Representatives has much to like, but also room for improvement,” said Dr. Vance Ginn
Press Release November 2, 2017“It’s an honor to direct the Foundation’s new Center for Economic Prosperity,” said Dr. Ginn. “I am committed to conducting research based on free market economic principles and examining ways economic liberty can help individuals achieve their unique goals and dreams. I’m blessed to work with such intelligent and caring individuals here at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and look forward to contributing to our continued success in helping individuals and families prosper.”
Press Release November 1, 2017The Texas Public Policy Foundation releases the following statement in support of a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today challenging the Indian Child Welfare Act:
Press Release October 26, 2017Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Armstrong Center for Energy and the Environment released "Overview of the Proposed FERC Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule" by Bill Peacock. The paper provides an overview of the reliability challenges of the U.S. electric grid, the flaws of theproposed rule, and the path forward for improving the reliability and security of America’s electric grid.
Press Release October 24, 2017Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released state-level labor market information for September 2017. The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Director of the Center for Economic Prosperity and Senior Economist Dr. Vance Ginn issued the following statement:
Press Release October 20, 2017Yesterday, the Houston City Council voted 15-2 to reduce the municipality’s property tax rate to 58.421 cents per $100 of valuation instead of adopting Mayor Sylvester Turner’s proposed rate of 58.462 cents per $100 of valuation. The reduced rate ensures the city will continue to comply with its voter-approved revenue cap.
Press Release October 19, 2017