TPPF Policy Orientation panel to discuss local control vs. local liberty

Controversial and possibly illegal city ordinances, like plastic bag bans and fees, have sparked an intense debate over the proper role of local control and the rule of law. To examine the local control vs. local liberty debate that transpired in the 84th Legislative Session, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Local Governance will host the panel “Local Control vs. Local Liberty” at the 14th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm CST at the Hilton Austin Hotel in Meeting Salon K.

Press Release December 8, 2015

TPPF Policy Orientation panel to address public pension reform

AUSTIN – Texas’s state and local retirement systems are in danger of fiscal disaster. The latest data shows Texas has in excess of $57 billion in unfunded pension liabilities. To discuss how to fix public pensions, the Texas Public Policy Foundation will host the panel “The Untouchables: A Look at Local Retirement Systems Protected by Sate Law” at the 14th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 9:30 am CST at the Hilton Austin Hotel in Salon K.

Press Release December 8, 2015

TPPF Policy Orientation panel to address overcriminalization

The ever-growing breadth and depth of the criminal law and administrative laws with criminal penalties results in the average American unknowingly committing an estimated three or more felonies each day. To highlight some of the successes pushing back against overcriminalization and illustrate the ground to be gained for further reform, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Effective Justice will host the panel “Three Felonies a Day: How Everyday Behavior Affects Everyday People” at the 14th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature on Wedensday, January 6, 2016 at 1:30 pm CST at the Hilton Austin Hotel in Salon K.

Press Release December 8, 2015

TPPF: Proposed EPA “Source Rule” lacks understanding of oil and gas sector

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) filed a comment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on a proposed rule for making source determinations for certain emission units in the oil and natural gas sector. The proposed “Source Rule” proposes two options for determining whether two or more properties in the oil and gas sector are “adjacent.” Both options present overly broad aggregation standards that would substantially slow the permit review process, transform minor oil and gas sources to major stationary-like sources, and fundamentally abrogate and undermine existing state authority.

Press Release December 4, 2015

TPPF statement on Texas General Land Office intervening in Aderholt, et al. v. Bureau of Land Management

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for the American Future Director Robert Henneke issued the following statement on the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) intervening in Aderholt, et al. v. Bureau of Land Management, et. al., which challenges the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) unconstitutional and arbitrary seizure of thousands of acres of private property along the Red River in Texas.

Press Release December 2, 2015

TODAY: U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith & Senator John Cornyn keynote TPPF Crossroads Summit

U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith, Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and U.S. Senator and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn will keynote at the Texas Public Policy Foundation second annual At the Crossroads: Energy & Climate Policy Summit TODAY, Friday, November 20, at the Foundation’s new building in downtown Austin, Texas. Building on the popularity and success of last year’s summit, this year’s gathering will once again showcase national and international thought leaders who will address the top energy and environmental concerns taking center stage today.

Press Release November 20, 2015
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