Students like Donald don’t check their constitutional rights at the gates to a public university simply because they are athletically gifted. We are encouraged that today’s decision affirms that the First Amendment trumps any private rules that UCF may have, and that the university will change its policies accordingly to respect all constitutionally protected free speech.
Press Release July 10, 2018The Texas Attorney General’s office is correct in notifying the city of San Antonio that any paid sick leave ballot initiative violates Texas law. Through the Texas Minimum Wage Act, the Texas Legislature has already preempted the authority of cities like San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas from adopting this type of ordinance.
Press Release July 10, 2018Austin is in the throes of a government-induced affordability crisis and city council seems determined to make things worse. Trying to solve Austin’s affordability problem by going further into debt is the absolute wrong approach. That’s especially true given that the city’s debt already totals $9.8 billion and adding another $925 million in new debt will only push taxes higher for most Austin homeowners and businesses.
Press Release June 29, 2018Most families come to the attention of state child welfare authorities because of neglect, not abuse. Neglect includes lack of food, clothing, shelter or medical care – conditions related more to poverty than parental fitness. The state should only get involved when the decisions of parents make great harm likely. This standard protects kids from truly negligent parents while giving parents and kids a chance to thrive.
Press Release June 28, 2018This is a victory not only for Orchard Hill specifically but also for those who believe in limiting the ominous and bloated powers of federal government. The unanimous decision of the Seventh Circuit panel in our favor is a refusal to let the Corp of Engineers regulate beyond what it can demonstrate as an actual interest.
Press Release June 28, 2018The Janus decision is about free speech and the First Amendment. No American should be forced by their government to participate in speech opposed to their beliefs. The U.S. Supreme Court decision protects government workers' free speech rights.
Press Release June 27, 2018Today’s Texas Supreme Court decision on municipal plastic bag bans reaffirms the fact that home-rule cities are not above the law. Much like everyone else, city officials must observe and respect laws put in place by the state legislature.
Press Release June 22, 2018As both TPPF and the Trump Administration recognize, the ACA remains unconstitutional. But, until we have a final resolution from Congress or the Courts, we support the Trump Administration doing whatever it can, in its limited capacity as the executive branch, to improve health care options and outcomes for all Americans.
Press Release June 19, 2018Like any energy source, wind energy comes with tradeoffs. The reality is that wind energy comes at a great cost, particularly to nearby homeowners. One of the great drawbacks of wind turbines is the noise.
Press Release June 19, 2018The Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) today released a new case study to answer pressing questions about why public charter schools are growing at slower rates despite strong demand and serving communities well. Over the past four years, the annual rate of charter school growth declined precipitously...
Press Release June 18, 2018This is another outstanding jobs report for Texans and for many Americans nationwide. Employers in most private-sector industries continued to hire at a robust pace across the Lone Star State. There continues to be indications that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that Congress passed last December contributed to more economic activity and job creation and near historic highs in business and consumer confidences. Also, early data indicate the reduction in state and local tax deductions supports faster job creation in low-tax states like Texas compared to high-tax states like California.
Press Release June 15, 2018Renewable energy subsidies have cost Texans more than $13 billion since 2006. But even more than that, they have harmed people and wildlife through the proliferation of wind turbines that never would have been built if not for the subsidies. Wind and solar generation are inefficient and simply can’t compete in the energy marketplace without subsidies. Texas policymakers need to be proactive in deciding how the next decade of energy policy will unfold.
Press Release June 13, 2018