Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council recognized Senator Paul Bettencourt, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Government, as the “2023 Legislator of the Year” for his part championing Texas’ record-breaking $18 billion tax relief package. As a result of his leadership, as well as many others, the average Texas homeowner will see their property...
Press Release November 29, 2023Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Jason Isaac, Senior Fellow for Life:Powered, released the following statement on the Texas State Board of Education’s (SBOE) decision to approve new classroom scientific materials: “The Texas State Board of Education should be applauded for adopting textbooks that align with state standards and will give children in Texas a...
Press Release November 20, 2023The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement following today’s debate on HB 1: “TPPF thanks Chairman Buckley and the other 62 members who stood with parents for their continued effort to secure educational freedom for every child in Texas. Unfortunately, the education savings accounts supported by a majority of Texans...
Press Release November 17, 2023Today, the Texas House passed two major border security bills that are essential to reining in the border crisis, protecting Texas communities, and asserting Texas sovereignty. Senate Bill 3 has been amended and will return to the Senate. Senate Bill 4 will head to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk. “We commend Rep. Jetton and Sen. Huffman,...
Press Release November 14, 2023Last week, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced the formation of the Election Protection Project, a new proactive initiative to protect the integrity and transparency of the voting process. During the 2020 presidential election, hastily made changes to election systems across the country brought about confusion and distrust in both the process and the results....
Press Release November 14, 2023Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the Texas Legislature for making progress on providing parental empowerment and choice to every family in Texas. Following the Senate passage of SB 1, and the referral to the full house of House Bill 1 by House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment, children across the state...
Press Release November 10, 2023The 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, 2023