Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson Joins the Election Protection Project Podcast for Season Two Launch

Washington, D.C.- The Election Protection Project Podcast kicked off the season two premiere with Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson. In the episode, Secretary Watson discusses: Mississippi’s “TextMyGov” Post-election audits  Watson’s upcoming term as president of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) What is needed to improve voter ID laws nationwide    “Secretary Watson...

Press Release July 17, 2025

TPPF Declares Victory in Texas ETJ Fight

AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) announced a major victory in its legal challenge against extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs), as plaintiffs Shana Elliott and Larry Kalke have successfully petitioned for removal from their ETJ, effective August 4, 2025. The Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling on May 9 affirming that Texans may opt out...

Press Release July 7, 2025

TPPF Supports Texas Supreme Court Determination of Law School Accreditation

AUSTIN – The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) submitted its comment to the Texas Supreme Court regarding its authority to delegate law school accreditation to a private entity, specifically the American Bar Association. The comment argues that the current practice is a violation of the private non-delegation doctrine. The Texas Legislature delegated the responsibility of...

Press Release July 2, 2025

TPPF Applauds Establishment of a Right to Repair

AUSTIN – This weekend, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 2963, establishing a Right to Repair for consumers who purchase personal electronic equipment across the state. We would like to thank Senator Bob Hall and Representative Giovanni Capriglione for their hard work in getting this important piece of legislation across the finish line. “When Texans buy...

Press Release June 23, 2025

TPPF Celebrates Historic Passage of SB 8, Strengthening Immigration Enforcement Statewide

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the Texas Legislature and Governor Abbott for the passage of Senate Bill 8, landmark legislation that mandates participation in federal immigration enforcement programs for sheriff’s departments in counties that operate a jail or contract with a private vendor to operate a jail. “Senate Bill 8 represents a...

Press Release June 23, 2025

TXGLO and TPPF Submit Comments to U.S. Department of Interior on Regulatory Changes Related to the Golden-Cheeked Warbler

AUSTIN – The Texas General Land Office (TXGLO) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) have submitted a comment regarding the Golden-Cheeked Warbler in response to a Regulatory Reform Request for Information from the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment urges the Department of the Interior to completely delist the Warbler from the Endangered...

Press Release June 20, 2025

Texas Public Policy Foundation Celebrates Rodney Scott’s Confirmation as CBP Commissioner

AUSTIN — Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation celebrates the confirmation of Distinguished Senior Fellow Rodney Scott as Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection. Scott’s confirmation marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s border security approach following a period of unprecedented challenges at America’s borders. TPPF applauds the Senate’s decision and stands firmly...

Press Release June 18, 2025

TPPF Applauds 2025 Property Tax Cuts

AUSTIN- On Monday, Governor Abbott signed several property tax relief measures into law, setting the stage for a $10 billion tax cut to take effect later this year, assuming voters approve related constitutional amendments in November. Once fully in place, the tax relief package is expected to lower taxes for the average homeowner by $484...

Press Release June 16, 2025

Life:Powered Applauds the Environmental Protection Agency for its Proposed Power Plant Rule

Austin, TX – Life:Powered applauds the Environmental Protection Agency for its proposal to cease regulating CO2 emissions from existing power plants. The proposed rule concludes that U.S. power plant emissions do not significantly contribute to global climate change and cannot be regulated under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act. “For nearly a decade, Life:Powered...

Press Release June 12, 2025

TPPF Celebrates Passage of Senate Bill 15 to Remove Barriers to Housing Affordability

Today, the Texas House gave passage to Senate Bill 15, which will allow for more housing supply by removing local regulatory barriers. “Texans should have the ability to live in the communities they serve without being held back by outdated mandates or local red tape. Senate Bill 15 clears the path for more attainable housing...

Press Release June 1, 2025

TPPF Celebrates Passage of SB 17, Stopping Hostile Nations from Owning Texas Land

Today, the Texas Legislature fully passed Senate Bill 17, which prohibits hostile foreign entities from obtaining land in Texas. The bill now heads to Governor Abbott’s desk for signing. “With the passage of Senate Bill 17, Texas has taken a bold and necessary step to protect our land, our economy, and our national security from...

Press Release May 30, 2025

TPPF Applauds Passage of The Texas Cyber Command 

AUSTIN- Today, HB 150, the Texas Cyber Command finally passed and now heads to Governor Abbott’s desk to become law. HB 150 establishes key functions of the Texas Cyber Command, clarifies the collaborative model, and equips this initiative with the appropriate resources to protect and defend Texas from rogue outlets across the globe. Namely, this...

Press Release May 30, 2025