Texans need more education for their money
Texas spends billions more in inflation-adjusted dollars on public education now than if per-student funding had remained the same as in the 2004-05 school year.
Press Release January 17, 2018Lt. Gov. Patrick to speak at TPPF Policy Orientation
AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will serve as the keynote speaker on Thursday, February 8, during the 12:30 p.m. lunch session of the group’s Policy Orientation. “We are honored to welcome Lt. Gov. Patrick to Policy Orientation 2018 and know his keynote will be a...
Press Release January 16, 2018TPPF: Governor’s Property Tax Plan Protects Taxpayers
The Governor’s proposal to cap revenue growth from property taxes is a critical step in protecting taxpayers, homeowners, and small businesses.
Press Release January 16, 2018TPPF supports Bettencourt’s request for opinion on school district voting resolution
Texas Public Policy Foundation is concerned over the legality of the ‘culture of voting resolution,’ which appears to endorse a course of actions tantamount to coercion of government employees — in this case, public school teachers — to swear to an oath in support of a specific political point of view.
Press Release January 15, 2018TPPF Meets with Trump on Criminal Justice Reform
Today’s discussion was an important step toward criminal justice reform. I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to an issue that will make communities safer and reunite families.
Press Release January 11, 2018TPPF supports merchants in Laredo bag-ban case before Texas Supreme Court
Citywide plastic bag bans are bad for business and even worse for the rule of law. In Austin for example, some businesses lost money because of the city’s misguided bag ban.
Press Release January 11, 2018TPPF calls for community-based juvenile justice reforms
While secure confinement for youths is still a necessary component of the juvenile justice system, it’s time for Texas to move away from large, remotely-located facilities towards a smaller, community-based model that fosters family connections and involvement.
Press Release January 5, 2018ICYMI: TPPF’s Rollins expands Texas policy shop into Washington
Austin – McClatchy News, which owns the Ft. Worth Star Telegram, published an in-depth look at Texas Public Policy Foundation President and CEO Brooke Rollins and the organization’s recent effort to influence a range of public policies at the federal level: Read the Full Article HERE. Excerpts: A conservative Texas think tank that spent much of...
Press Release January 3, 2018TPPF statement on Administration’s Fracking Regulation Repeal
With each regulation repealed, President Trump is disarming the administrative state.
Press Release January 2, 2018TPPF statement on Texas’ record-low unemployment rate
Texans have a lot to celebrate this holiday season as our unemployment rate is down to a record low of just 3.8 percent.
Press Release December 22, 2017TPPF: Tax Reform Package is Real Progress for Prosperity
Today’s vote for tax reform is real progress toward prosperity for all Americans. The pro-growth tax bill will lower tax rates, simplify the tax code and broaden the tax base.
Press Release December 20, 2017Texas ranks 2nd in Economic Freedom North American index
Texas continues to be a leader in economic growth, job creation, and migration from other states. Texas’ high ranking reflects an environment conducive for individuals to flourish. While these stats indicate a supportive foundation for growth, improvements are necessary to sustain this success by continuing to pass conservative budgets, eliminating property taxes, and providing more opportunities for workers to prosper.
Press Release December 19, 2017