The Foundation Podcast: Episode 4 with Economist Vance Ginn Now Available
In a fast-paced world with new economic issues in the headlines, it is essential to break them down to how they affect people.
Press Release March 27, 2018TPPF applauds Trump Administration’s move to rollback federal overregulation
Texas has led the way on reducing regulations and freeing Texans to pursue their own aims. It’s heartening to see the President’s commitment to this same vision of a free and prosperous America in which families, not federal bureaucracies, take priority.
Press Release March 27, 2018New jobs report shows Texas created most jobs
The best path for Texans to have a more prosperous future is to have a job. Employment allows them opportunities to have the dignity of being a productive member of society instead of being held back from reaching their full potential on government welfare. With more control over their family's budget, Texans can flourish by focusing on being healthier, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying life's many blessings.
Press Release March 23, 2018TPPF’s Heflin testifies on strengthening the Economic Stabilization Fund
The state’s rainy day fund was created with a vote of the people in 1988 to cover unforeseen shortfalls in revenue. We recommend strengthening this fund to better benefit taxpayers by limiting its purposes and providing more opportunities for tax relief.
Press Release March 20, 2018TPPF launches new podcast
Whether it’s the experts we have at the Foundation or world-class scholars, authors and policymakers we have as guests, the podcast is an opportunity to feature discussions that go beyond headlines and political platitudes
Press Release March 12, 2018New jobs report shows Texas continues job creation in January
Texans continue to prosper from a model of limited government in the Lone Star State that supports more job creation. With a focus on preserving liberty, government can help Texans enjoy more opportunity both economically and personally.
Press Release March 12, 2018TPPF files amicus brief in Rowlett eminent domain case
Private property rights are the bedrock of liberty and a free society. The Texas Supreme Court should take this opportunity to ensure that the City of Rowlett and lower Texas courts do not override or undermine the timeless protections of private property enshrined in the Texas Constitution.
Press Release March 9, 2018Toward Annexation with Representation
Texans achieved a great victory on December 1 last year when forced annexation became prohibited across a significant portion of the state. But more needs to be done. Protection from forced annexation should not depend on the size of the county; we must extend the protections of this law to every corner of the state.
Press Release February 26, 2018The Case for Conservative Policing Reform
Support for our police officers is a proud characteristic of the conservative movement and positions conservatives well to make reasonable reforms when needed. Policing is a core function of government and is subject to the same high standard conservatives place on all government entities.
Press Release February 23, 2018Statement on Austin’s paid sick leave ordinance
Government-mandated paid sick leave is short-sighted and ultimately counterproductive. The way to help Austin’s working families is to lower the regulations that make it hard for businesses to start, compete and expand in the city, not to pile on new ones.
Press Release February 16, 2018TPPF Statement on Brooke Leslie Rollins Joining the White House
Brooke is an exceptional and visionary leader who has had a tremendous impact on Texas and the direction of this nation. We are enormously proud to have her serve the president in the White House Office of American Innovation. In no uncertain terms, she is the right person for the job.
Press Release February 16, 2018Safe Streets, Second Chances
Safe Streets & Second Chances is an innovative program that takes an evidence-driven approach to the chronic issues of repeat offenders and recidivism, using academic research to craft individualized reentry plans that shift the ultimate measure of success from whether individuals are punished to whether these individuals are improved, rehabilitated, and capable of redemption.
Press Release February 14, 2018