AUSTIN – For more than fifteen years, TPPF's Policy Orientation has been one of the nation's top policy conferences, bringing together lawmakers, policy experts, and engaged citizens to discuss the most significant issues facing the Lone Star State and America. If you are unable to attend Policy Orientation in person, we welcome you to...
Press Release February 6, 2018The past Administration attempted to rewrite the Clean Air Act to justify its unlawful Clean Power Plan. The Foundation’s comment provides the roadmap for EPA to restore the rule of law by staying within the confines of authority delegated by Congress.
Press Release February 5, 2018Any statutory changes allowing cities to redirect Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone revenue for disaster recovery-purposes should be anchored in a firm foundation of transparency and accountability. It’s essential that these public tax dollars be put to the highest possible use in the most open and transparent way.
Press Release February 1, 2018I applaud [President Trump] for stirring our American spirit to noble aims, for infusing optimism into our discourse, and for animating our uniquely American ‘can-do’ attitude. That zeal has been sorely lacking in our national discourse, so it’s refreshing to see it re-awakened.
Press Release January 31, 2018Of late, a number of universities and state legislatures across the country are addressing this challenge [of protecting free speech on campus]. They are coming together out of the shared conviction that abuse of the First Amendment rights guaranteed to students and faculty violates not only the constitution but also the very reason for being of universities.
Press Release January 30, 2018There has been continued discussion among legislators to limit the practice of using dedicated account dollars to certify the budget. This deceptive budgeting practice keeps government spending at artificially elevated levels, hiding the true cost of government from taxpayers.
Press Release January 30, 2018Both Doug and Ryan are accomplished business leaders who are committed to promoting liberty in Texas and beyond. We at TPPF are thrilled they are lending us their insight, support and direction as members of our board.
Press Release January 24, 2018The Texas model continues to prove it’s not a miracle but rather a sustainable economic framework supporting prosperity as employers created more jobs for the eighth straight year.
Press Release January 19, 2018“The Governor and the Legislature worked hard in the 85th legislative session to correct the deficiencies uncovered in the state’s foster care system, passing sweeping legislation that set Texas on the right path.
Press Release January 19, 2018We applaud the Attorney General for this common-sense ruling on a matter of great importance – the issue of whether public funds can be used for electioneering, which the law is clear may not. This Opinion will also help keep the focus of public schools on education, where it should be.
Press Release January 17, 2018Texas spends billions more in inflation-adjusted dollars on public education now than if per-student funding had remained the same as in the 2004-05 school year.
Press Release January 17, 2018AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will serve as the keynote speaker on Thursday, February 8, during the 12:30 p.m. lunch session of the group’s Policy Orientation. “We are honored to welcome Lt. Gov. Patrick to Policy Orientation 2018 and know his keynote will be a...
Press Release January 16, 2018