The ongoing struggle for freedom and democracy in Venezuela took a massive step backward with the Biden administration’s decision to ease economic sanctions on the regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro in exchange for promising to hold free and fair elections. Experts and leaders from across the Western Hemisphere, as well as the Venezuelan people,...
Press Release November 9, 2023The Texas Public Policy Foundation released the following statement regarding the proposed House bill creating education savings accounts: “The proposed House ESA bill is a win for parents and students across Texas,” said TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar. “The program is truly universal, allowing every student in Texas to be eligible for an education savings account....
Press Release November 3, 2023The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement responding to the Governor’s announcement on an agreement on a House school choice bill: “We welcome the news that Governor Abbott and Speaker Phelan have reached an agreement on school choice, as well as the Governor’s decision to expand the call. The limited...
Press Release October 31, 2023Yesterday, the Biden Administration outlined its comprehensive Executive Order targeting the development of artificial intelligence (A.I.) technology. The order details broad actions that agencies and the administration will take to address concerns of national security, data privacy, workforce displacement, consumer protection, and more. “While many of the principles and goals outlined in this order are...
Press Release October 31, 2023Today, the BlueRibbon Coalition, joined by the Colorado Offroad Trail Defenders and Mr. Patrick McKay, challenged a decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to close 317 miles of some of the nation’s best off-roading trails near Moab, Utah. If allowed to stand, the closures will affect over 40 routes that have been popular...
Press Release October 30, 2023Rafael Bejar, Outreach Director for Texas Public Policy Foundation, responded to recent public claims that school choice would not benefits Hispanic communities: “It is sad and ironic that some would use the race card to oppose school choice. The truth is that Texas has over a million economically-disadvantaged students, the vast majority of which are...
Press Release October 27, 2023The Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the passage of three major border security bills in the Texas House and commends House leadership, as well as Senator Flores, Representative Guillen, Representative Jetton, and Representative Spiller for taking the lead in carrying legislation that will help protect Texans and secure our border. Senate Bill 4 passed the...
Press Release October 26, 2023Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released a new study to analyze how regulatory credits, hidden costs, and subsidies disguise the real cost of electric vehicles (EVs). With the Biden administration’s continued push for electrification and states such as California implementing laws to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035, Overcharged Expectations: Unmasking the...
Press Release October 25, 2023The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement: “We appreciate Chairman Buckley for taking action on Governor Abbott’s call to empower parents through Education Savings Accounts. However, the Foundation believes House Bill 1 needs to be improved by increasing the amount of Texas families able to participate in the program, as...
Press Release October 20, 2023Governor Greg Abbott appointed the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Greg Sindelar to the Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee, which promotes patriotic education and sharing the values that make Texas the best state in the country. “I am thrilled and honored to be appointed by Governor Abbott to a group charged with informing the world about...
Press Release October 16, 2023Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the Texas Senate for passing Senate Bill 1, historic legislation that will allow the parents of 6.24 million children to take a central role in their children’s education by creating a universal Education Savings Account program. “This special session is an unprecedented opportunity to empower parents with greater...
Press Release October 16, 2023The Texas Public Policy’ Foundation’s Dr. Richard Johnson responded to false claims made during the debate over SB 1, the bill to create education savings accounts, that school choice programs are “based in racism.” “I’m constantly saddened by minority leaders within the Democrat party whose final battle cries are that of Racism, while intentionally or...
Press Release October 13, 2023