The Texas Public Policy Foundation today released a paper by Center for Tenth Amendment Action Director Dr. Thomas Lindsay on an Article V convention of states to propose constitutional amendments. The paper, “Who’s Afraid of an Article V Convention of States? Answering Opponent’s Concerns” reviews the arguments of both the defenders and the critics of the Article V movement.
Press Release August 19, 2016Today, the Texas Workforce Commission released Texas labor market information for July 2016. The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Economist Dr. Vance Ginn issued the following statement:
Press Release August 19, 2016Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero will testify before the Joint Committee on Advertising Public Notices TODAY, Thursday, August 18th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in Room E1.030 at the Texas State Capitol. Quintero will testify on the opportunity for local governments to realize cost savings by better incorporating technology into the posting and advertising of public notices.
Press Release August 18, 2016The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future Robert Henneke and Director of the Center for Local Governance James Quintero issued the following statements on the 4th Court of Appeals ruling in favor of the Laredo Merchants Association’s case against the City of Laredo’s plastic bag ban, finding that the ordinance is preempted by existing state statute and “unenforceable as a matter of law.”
Press Release August 17, 2016The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) will host a book discussion with Congressman Michael McCaul on his book, Failures of Imagination: The Deadliest Threats to Our Homeland – and How to Thwart Them, TOMORROW, August 17, 2016 at 11:30 am CDT in the Joe B. Hogsett Theater at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Press Release August 16, 2016The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Distinguished Senior Fellow-in-Residence and Director of the Armstrong Center for Energy & the Environment Kathleen Hartnett White will deliver a presentation on “The Great Energy Enrichment” at the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association’s (TIPRO) 70th Annual Summer Conference.
Press Release August 16, 2016Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero testified today before the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations on Interim Charge #6 dealing with improving accountability in the issuance of local government debt.
Press Release August 15, 2016The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Economist Dr. Vance Ginn and Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero issued the following statements on the Arlington City Council’s decision last night to call an election on whether to redirect taxes to help publicly finance the construction of a new $1 billion sports stadium for the Texas Rangers.
Press Release August 10, 2016In a compelling short video the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) explores the negative effects the City of Austin's short-term rental ordinance on families like the Zataaris, who rely on their short-term rental income to provide for their family and achieve the American dream.
Press Release August 8, 2016The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) today announced Dr. Deane Waldman, MD, MBA, as its new Center for Health Care Policy Director. Dr. Waldman is a clinical physician, systems theorist for sick patient health care, and award-winning author.
Press Release August 8, 2016The Texas Public Policy Foundation today released a policy brief by Center for Economic Freedom Director Bill Peacock and Research Associate Rachael Lanier on Texas’ electricity market. The brief, Competition is (Still) Working in the Texas Electricity Market, highlights the benefits deregulation has provided Texas electricity consumers since its inception.
Press Release August 4, 2016The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) today released a paper on the regulation of title insurance in Texas by Kathleen Hunker, senior policy analyst for the Center for Economic Freedom at TPPF. The paper, “The Perils of Complete Regulation,” examines the effect excessive regulation of the title insurance market has on competition, business practices, and consumers.
Press Release July 27, 2016