“The Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the governor’s efforts to keep Texas’ economy vibrant by controlling the growth of government. While the governor acknowledges a requirement for basic government services in the state, he also understands the value of a definitive cap on government spending. “Gov. Perry is correct that the growth in government spending...
Press Release October 23, 2008AUSTIN – Andrea Whitman has joined the Texas Public Policy Foundation in the newly created position of Program Coordinator. She will manage the Foundation’s policy events and supports its policy marketing, media, and outreach activities. “Andrea brings to the Texas Public Policy Foundation an impressive track record in both the variety and quality of her...
Press Release October 22, 2008HOUSTON – Speaking today to Houston business leaders, renowned climate scientist Dr. Roy Spencer said that new data collected from NASA satellites show that there are significant errors in the climate models used by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Dr. Spencer – published author, principal research scientist for the University of...
Press Release October 7, 2008AUSTIN, TX – Several major trade associations and research organizations today formally launched the Texas Coalition for a Competitive Workforce (TCCW) to encourage focus on career and college readiness in public schools; improved career and technology education; and expanded teacher incentives – all with the goal of better preparing students for life after high school....
Press Release October 2, 2008AUSTIN – Today, the Sunset Advisory Commission approved reforms that will make the Texas homeowners’ insurance market more competitive and reduce costs for both consumers and taxpayers. “The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has been in regulatory limbo for the last five years,” said Foundation policy analyst Drew Thornley. “With these reforms, its marching orders...
Press Release September 24, 2008AUSTIN – At its meeting tomorrow, the Sunset Advisory Commission should embrace free-market insurance reforms that reduce costs to both consumers and taxpayers. “Excessive insurance regulations raise costs for insurers and consumers, and drive insurers from the state,” said Foundation policy analyst Drew Thornley. “Stripping the Insurance Code’s conflicting provisions and arbitrary standards will make...
Press Release September 23, 2008AUSTIN – Teacher incentive pay programs in Texas school districts have produced higher test scores, higher state accountability rankings, improved teacher morale, and less teacher turnover, according to “Paying for Results: Examining Incentive Pay in Texas,” a report released today by the Texas Public Policy Foundation with funding from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation....
Press Release September 16, 2008AUSTIN – Texas Public Policy Foundation President Brooke Rollins received the 2008 Thomas Roe Award, the top honor for free-market think tank leadership, at a banquet last night during the State Policy Network’s annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. “Brooke Rollins’ ability and passion for conservative principles are evident to anyone who has been in her...
Press Release September 12, 2008AUSTIN – Internationally renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer declared Texas the knockout winner of its economic rivalry with California and predicted a bright future for the Lone Star State due to its commitment to low taxes and limited government. “The result of a head-to-head competition between Texas and California is an economic blowout,” Laffer said....
Press Release September 9, 2008“This agreement to address transportation needs in Texas represents a significant step towards reducing traffic congestion and improving the flow of people and goods. Governor Perry, Lt. Governor Dewhurst and Speaker Craddick are to be commended for their unity and resolve to address this challenge. “It is critical that the diversion of dedicated fuel tax...
Press Release August 21, 2008AUSTIN – School will open on Monday, but nearly 17,000 Texas children will find the doors to their preferred charter schools locked, according to a report released today by the Texas Public Policy Foundation. “Last year, at least 16,810 Texas students were on a waiting list to attend a public charter school,” said Foundation education...
Press Release August 20, 2008The most critical action the Texas Legislature can take to fix the Texas homeowners’ insurance market is to complete the transition to a file-and-use regulatory system, according to a report released today by the Texas Public Policy Foundation. “The Texas Legislature started down the right path five years ago by putting file-and-use into Texas law,”...
Press Release August 18, 2008