Indriago joins Texas Public Policy Foundation as deputy communications director

AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation announces that Kristen Indriago will join the Foundation on Friday, February 4 as its new deputy communications director. Indriago will manage the Foundation’s day-to-day communications activities and serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and scheduling requests. “The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s communications program has...

Press Release February 1, 2011

Statements on federal court ruling striking down ObamaCare

Statement by Mario Loyola, Director of the Foundation’s Center for Tenth Amendment Studies: “Judge Roger Vinson’s ruling striking down the individual mandate as an unconstitutional exercise of the Commerce Power is correct. Congress has never before required the purchase of a good or service, nor should it be granted such pervasive authority.” Statement by The...

Press Release January 31, 2011

Foundation reflects on growth

AUSTIN – During the last two years, the Texas Public Policy Foundation has significantly increased its research and outreach activities – responding to the threat from federal overreach posed to states' liberties, and the opportunities at home for Texas to continue its role as the nation's economic leader. Working with diverse coalitions of elected officials,...

Press Release January 21, 2011

TPPF report: Energy resilience is best policy for Texas

AUSTIN – The economic benefits Texas receives from having abundant, affordable, and reliable energy will be threatened if policy makers continue to interfere with marketplace decisions, according to a report published today by the Texas Public Policy Foundation. “This study demonstrates that the entrepreneurial culture made possible by the relatively free marketplace in energy was...

Press Release January 20, 2011

Statement on the filing of HB 1, the introduced 2012-13 state budget

"We applaud the House leadership for keeping its promise to deliver a base budget that is within existing revenues. Texas families have had to set priorities and make difficult decisions in order to live within their means. The introduced budget is a positive sign that the Texas Legislature is committed to doing likewise. "This is...

Press Release January 18, 2011

Foundation releases conservative legislative agenda

AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation opened its 9th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature by releasing “Keeping Texas Competitive: An Agenda for Prosperity and Growth,” a package of policy recommendations for the 82nd Texas Legislature. “Our research has documented that free markets and limited government have been the reasons for Texas’ economic...

Press Release January 13, 2011

Statement on the Comptroller’s revenue estimate

Statement by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin, Director of the Center for Fiscal Policy and former Chairman of the Texas House Appropriations Committee: “Now that the Comptroller has released her estimate of state revenues for the next two years, it is imperative that the Texas Legislature produce a budget that balances within existing revenue. “This session’s...

Press Release January 10, 2011

Medicaid to consume 50% of Texas state budget within next 30 years

Texas' Medicaid program is in a state of financial crisis, according to long-term caseload and cost models published today by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Press Release December 21, 2010

Statement on today’s federal court ruling that health care individual mandate is unconstitutional

“Today’s ruling is an important signal that the federal courts stand ready to protect the Constitution’s vital limitations on the growth of federal power. “The judge’s ruling that the individual mandate can be severed from the rest of ObamaCare is crucial. If the individual mandate is repealed while the rest of the new law’s provisions...

Press Release December 13, 2010

Texas voters want more bang for the buck in higher education

AUSTIN – A public opinion survey commissioned by the Texas Public Policy Foundation and released today found that Texas voters think our state’s public colleges and universities can reduce their operating costs while improving on how they teach students. Eighty percent of Texas voters think Texas colleges and universities can be run more efficiently, with...

Press Release December 6, 2010

Texas Public Policy Foundation report gives states options for pushing back on federal overreach

AUSTIN – The federal government has dramatically expanded its power at the expense of the states and individuals, according to a report released today by the Center for Tenth Amendment Studies at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. “In recent years, the size and power of the federal government has grown dramatically, at the expense of...

Press Release November 18, 2010

Leal, Miller join Texas Public Policy Foundation board of directors

AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation is pleased to announce the additions of Amarillo restaurateur Victor Leal and Houston real estate developer Kendall Miller to its board of directors. "Victor Leal and Kendall Miller are successful small businessmen, distinguished leaders in their communities, and proven champions for free enterprise and limited government," said Dr....

Press Release November 3, 2010