"Texans expect that their government will be accountable to them and represent and defend the rights of all Texans,” said Fields. “When government picks winners and losers through economic development incentives, some Texans are subsidizing special favors for others."
Press Release February 26, 2015AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Effective Justice Policy Analyst Derek Cohen will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) panel titled Asset Forfeiture: The Sheriff of Nottingham at your Doorstep today, Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, at 2:10 p.m. EST. The panel...
Press Release February 26, 2015Fisherman vindicated in misapplication of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Press Release February 25, 2015Labor-policy changes needed to keep Texas an employment and economic leader
Press Release February 25, 2015AUSTIN – Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Center for Health Care Policy John Davidson will testify before the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 25, at 1:30 p.m. CST in the Senate Chamber of Texas State Capitol. Davidson will testify in favor of SB 219, which relates to...
Press Release February 24, 2015We are delighted to welcome Susan Combs to the TPPF family. As a dedicated public servant, fiscal conservative, and champion of transparency, she always put the liberty and prosperity of Texans first. We are honored to have her continue her good work with us at TPPF.
Press Release February 23, 2015“Governor Greg Abbott is right to call for easing the tax burden on homeowners and businesses,” said Talmadge Heflin, Director of the Center for Fiscal Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Press Release February 17, 2015“Governor Abbott was right on target in his State of the State speech regarding parental choice in education,” said Center for Education Freedom Director Kent Grusendorf.
Press Release February 17, 2015AUSTIN – The Honorable Talmadge Heflin, director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Center for Fiscal Policy and former chairman of the Texas House Committee on Appropriations, will testify before the Texas House Ways & Means Committee TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 17, at 8:30 a.m. CST in Room E2.010 of the Texas State Capitol. Heflin...
Press Release February 16, 2015AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation regrets to report that our Executive Director Arlene Wohlgemuth was involved in a fairly serious motorcycle accident this past Saturday. Fortunately, she is receiving the best of care at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, and she is expected to make a full recovery within the coming...
Press Release February 15, 2015Despite knowledge of a broken school system, results continue to be weak and ineffective
Press Release February 12, 2015The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), Texas Association of Business (TAB), and Southern Methodist University Cox’s O’Neill Center for Global Markets and Freedom will host an event featuring Dr. Arthur Laffer, Distinguished University Professor of Economics at Mercer University and CEO of Laffer Associates.
Press Release February 9, 2015