The best path for Texans to have a more prosperous future is to have a job. Employment allows them opportunities to have the dignity of being a productive member of society instead of being held back from reaching their full potential on government welfare. With more control over their family's budget, Texans can flourish by focusing on being healthier, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying life's many blessings.
Press Release March 23, 2018The state’s rainy day fund was created with a vote of the people in 1988 to cover unforeseen shortfalls in revenue. We recommend strengthening this fund to better benefit taxpayers by limiting its purposes and providing more opportunities for tax relief.
Press Release March 20, 2018Whether it’s the experts we have at the Foundation or world-class scholars, authors and policymakers we have as guests, the podcast is an opportunity to feature discussions that go beyond headlines and political platitudes
Press Release March 12, 2018Texans continue to prosper from a model of limited government in the Lone Star State that supports more job creation. With a focus on preserving liberty, government can help Texans enjoy more opportunity both economically and personally.
Press Release March 12, 2018Private property rights are the bedrock of liberty and a free society. The Texas Supreme Court should take this opportunity to ensure that the City of Rowlett and lower Texas courts do not override or undermine the timeless protections of private property enshrined in the Texas Constitution.
Press Release March 9, 2018Texans achieved a great victory on December 1 last year when forced annexation became prohibited across a significant portion of the state. But more needs to be done. Protection from forced annexation should not depend on the size of the county; we must extend the protections of this law to every corner of the state.
Press Release February 26, 2018Support for our police officers is a proud characteristic of the conservative movement and positions conservatives well to make reasonable reforms when needed. Policing is a core function of government and is subject to the same high standard conservatives place on all government entities.
Press Release February 23, 2018Government-mandated paid sick leave is short-sighted and ultimately counterproductive. The way to help Austin’s working families is to lower the regulations that make it hard for businesses to start, compete and expand in the city, not to pile on new ones.
Press Release February 16, 2018Brooke is an exceptional and visionary leader who has had a tremendous impact on Texas and the direction of this nation. We are enormously proud to have her serve the president in the White House Office of American Innovation. In no uncertain terms, she is the right person for the job.
Press Release February 16, 2018Safe Streets & Second Chances is an innovative program that takes an evidence-driven approach to the chronic issues of repeat offenders and recidivism, using academic research to craft individualized reentry plans that shift the ultimate measure of success from whether individuals are punished to whether these individuals are improved, rehabilitated, and capable of redemption.
Press Release February 14, 2018We are thrilled to have someone with Bernie’s experience in the Executive Branch, in Congress, at the state level, and in private practice lead these critical initiatives. His deep knowledge of energy policy, in particular, comes at an important time for Texas and the country as America becomes a leader in energy innovation and development.
Press Release February 8, 2018The federal government seems to think that the Clean Water Act grants unelected bureaucrats the authority to regulate almost every square inch of land in America. This case gives the 7th Circuit an opportunity to reaffirm that there are meaningful limits on the federal government’s ability to regulate private property.
Press Release February 8, 2018