TPPF Releases Report Examining Department of Energy’s Rule on Grid Resiliency

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Economic Freedom released Overview of the Department of Energy’s Proposed Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule by Bill Peacock. The paper provides an overview of the reliability challenges of the U.S. electric grid, the flaws of the DOE’s proposed rule, and the path forward for improving the reliability and security of America’s electric grid.

Press Release October 5, 2017

TPPF to host interactive Local Government Liberty Summit on Friday

On Friday, October 6, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, in partnership with the Texas Local Government Center, will host a brand-new interactive forum, the Local Government Liberty Summit.

Press Release October 5, 2017

TPPF releases paper on consumer lending

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released, Needed: Consumer Access to Capital by Bill Peacock and Olivia Krog. The paper details how regulation of payday lending, tax lien loans, and other lending products often reduces access to capital for those consumers who have the greatest need.

Press Release October 3, 2017

Media Advisory: Lt. Gov. Patrick to speak at TPPF on Monday about regulatory reform

After eight years of bureaucratic red tape put forward by Washington, D.C., the Trump Administration has made dramatic progress minimizing and eliminating burdensome and ineffective federal regulations that have slowed economic growth.

Press Release September 28, 2017

TPPF statement on tax reform proposal

The Texas Public Policy Foundation offers the following statements on proposed tax reforms as announced by President Donald Trump this afternoon.  

Press Release September 27, 2017

TPPF Statement on Graham-Cassidy

As the United States Senate considers the fate of the Graham-Cassidy healthcare reform measure, it is incumbent upon our leaders to stay the course and fully debate the legislation. The current discussions have the elements necessary to form the path to consensus, and there remains the possibility of a grand bargain to get both the reforms those seeking full repeal of Obamacare desire and resolution for the concerns of those worried about the reduction in Medicaid expansion.

Press Release September 26, 2017

TPPF statement on Graham-Cassidy health care bill

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released its analysis of the Senate’s latest effort to repeal Obamacare, known as the Graham-Cassidy Bill, along with the following statement:

Press Release September 19, 2017

TPPF’s Venable announced as Abbott’s new appointments director

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation congratulated Peggy Venable, who currently serves as a senior visiting fellow, on her selection as the new appointments director for Gov. Greg Abbott.

Press Release September 18, 2017

TPPF marks Constitution Day and Celebrate Freedom Week

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation encouraged families and educators to promote Constitution Day and Celebrate Freedom Week as ways to help young Texans understand the importance of our nation’s highest governing document.

Press Release September 18, 2017

New state-level jobs report shows Texas’ job creation continues to lead nation

Today, the Texas Workforce Commission released state-level labor market information for August 2017. The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s director of the Center for Economic Prosperity and senior economist, Dr. Vance Ginn issued the following statement:  

Press Release September 15, 2017

Austin’s new budget increases taxes, affordability problem

Last night, Austin City Council members voted to approve a new $3.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2018. The budget will raise taxes and fees for the typical Austin resident by $151. 

Press Release September 14, 2017

TPPF announces new vice president of communications

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced Brian Phillips as the new vice president of communications.

Press Release September 7, 2017