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Texas Public Policy Foundation statement on Court of Appeals ruling on Laredo plastic bag ban

The 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, 2016

TPPF hosts book discussion and signing with Congressman Michael McCaul

The 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, 2016

TPPF’s Kathleen Hartnett White to speak at TIPRO conference in San Antonio

The 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, 2016

TPPF’s James Quintero testifies on local government debt

Texas 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, 2016

TPPF statement on the City of Arlington’s sports stadium subsidy

The 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, 2016

New TPPF Video: Austin’s Unconstitutional Short-Term Rental Ordinance Hurts Families

In 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, 2016

Dr. Deane Waldman joins TPPF as Director of Center for Health Care Policy

The 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, 2016

TPPF releases paper on Texas’ electricity market

The 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, 2016

Texas Public Policy Foundation Releases Paper on Title Insurance

The 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

TPPF Releases “An Executive Summary of the Clean Power Plan Court Briefings”

Today the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Fueling Freedom Project released a policy perspective paper titled, “An Executive Summary of the Clean Power Plan Court Briefings.” The special report was written by Michael J. Nasi, Mark Walters, and Jacob Arechiga from the Environmental & Legislative Practice Group at Jackson Walker L.L.P. in Austin, Texas.  

Press Release July 25, 2016

New Texas jobs report shows unemployment rate at or below the U.S. average for 114 consecutive months

Today, the Texas Workforce Commission released Texas labor market information for June 2016. The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Economist Dr. Vance Ginn issued the following statement:

Press Release July 22, 2016

THIS MORNING: TPPF Facebook Live Broadcasts Event on Short-Term Rentals in Austin

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is pleased to announce its first Facebook Live event, taking place this morning, Thursday, July 21st at 11:30 am CDT. The event, A Conversation on Short-Term Rental Regulations, will be streamed live from the Joe B. Hogsett auditorium in TPPF’s headquarters at 901 Congress Avenue. 

Press Release July 21, 2016