Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Life:Powered Director Jason Isaac and Every Texan Legislative & Policy Director Luis Figueroa released the following statement: “In May, our disparate organizations found common cause in opposing the extension of the wasteful Chapter 313 program of school property tax abatements. We are coming together again to oppose the Comptroller’s...
Press Release December 9, 2021Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced that registration is now open for the 2022 Policy Orientation, featuring leaders in both Texas politics and the national scene, such as such as Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Ted Cruz, Lt. Gov Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, Corey DeAngelis, Chris Rufo, and Dr. Carol Swain. Policy Orientation brings together relevant thought leaders and policymakers for...
Press Release December 8, 2021Today, ahead of a potential U.S. House vote, the Texas Public Policy Foundation condemns the so-called Build Back Better Act. This big government socialist spending bill of $5 trillion will worsen an already damaged economy by killing millions of jobs, funding a green energy boondoggle, and giving the Federal Reserve more ammunition to increase already...
Press Release November 18, 2021This evening, the fifth circuit court of appeals reaffirmed its stay of President Biden‘s vaccine mandate for private employers. In a published opinion, the court noted that the mandate likely violates the Constitution and the statute under which the mandate was issued. In its order, the court made it clear that OSHA is to take...
Press Release November 12, 2021AUSTIN – Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s emergency motion to stay enforcement of the Biden Administration’s private employer vaccine mandate citing “grave statutory and constitutional issues with the Mandate.” TPPF filed the motion on behalf of a coalition of Texas temporary staffing businesses arguing that Congress has...
Press Release November 6, 2021Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for the American Future and America First Legal filed suit to challenge the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers. TPPF represents a coalition of Texas temporary staffing businesses who are challenging the constitutionality of the mandate. “Our clients believe that the decision to be vaccinated should...
Press Release November 5, 2021Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced its opposition to the recently released Biden Administration OSHA private employer vaccine mandate, requiring weekly testing or proof of vaccination for companies with over 100 employees. “The Biden Administration OSHA private employer vaccine mandate is facially unconstitutional and absurdly unrealistic,” said Henneke. The Honorable Robert Henneke, general counsel...
Press Release November 4, 2021Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation has announced that Zach Whiting, a former Iowa state senator and public policy expert, has joined the Foundation as Technology Policy Director. Whiting has extensive public policy experience at the federal and state level, working previously for a member of Congress as a Policy Advisor and Legislative Assistant, handling...
Press Release November 2, 2021Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation objected to a U.S Fish and Wildlife Service proposal that would subjugate thousands of property owners to overzealous environmental government control under the guise of wildlife protection. The proposal would designate approximately 1,944 miles of river as critical habitat for 6 species of Central Texas Mussels, affecting waterways in...
Press Release October 26, 2021As the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) begins to propose reforms for the Texas electric grid and adopts a preliminary rule for weatherizing power plants, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Life:Powered initiative released a new research paper detailing the need for a “firming” requirement to ensure all generators contribute to the reliability needs of the Texas grid. “Weatherization standards alone...
Press Release October 22, 2021Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced that Greg Sindelar will become Chief Executive Officer of the foundation effective December 1st. He will replace Kevin Roberts who was recently hired to take over as president of the Heritage Foundation. Sindelar has been with the foundation for 14 years and most recently served as Executive Director...
Press Release October 19, 2021Today, Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer Kevin Roberts released the following statement: “Texans will never experience the peace of mind that comes with owning their homes until property taxes are eliminated. Today, they are counting on the Texas Legislature to at least provide immediate tax relief and permanent changes to the Texas property...
Press Release October 18, 2021