AUSTIN— Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation published three one-page papers on property taxes, public pensions and government debt to help inform Texas taxpayers as they head to the ballot box to vote on constitutional amendments, new debt propositions and questions of tax increases. “Texans have a variety of online transparency tools made available to...
Press Release October 21, 2019AUSTIN— Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation published the paper Constitutional Amendment Election: November 2019. “This November, Texas voters will have the chance to approve or reject 10 constitutional amendments that cover a wide range of topics including everything from tax policy to infrastructure funding to restrictions on officeholders and more,” said Think Local Liberty’s...
Press Release October 17, 2019SAN ANTONIO — Life:Powered today announced new research projecting that San Antonio’s proposed Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) will increase the average family’s electricity costs by more than $1,000 a year—yet provide no environmental benefit. Despite widespread opposition from the community and local business leaders, San Antonio’s city council is slated to vote on the CAAP...
Press Release October 15, 2019AUSTIN— Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Right on Immigration project published the paper, Border Security: An Assessment of the Metrics. “The ability to quantify what a secure border looks like is essential for maintaining the sovereignty and national security of the United States,” said Igor Magalhaes, legislative fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation....
Press Release October 15, 2019AUSTIN—The Texas Public Policy Foundation yesterday sent recommendations to the Legislative Budget Board for school district efficiency audits and included suggested language for districts to use when reporting to taxpayers. “The inclusion of efficiency audits in HB 3 was a win for Texas taxpayers, and TPPF is proud to have supported that effort,” said Kevin Roberts,...
Press Release October 11, 2019Washington, D.C. – The leading public policy center in the state most affected by this year’s crisis on the southern border announced today the formation of a Border Security Coalition, in partnership with sister state and national organizations from throughout the nation. “The crisis we have seen this year along the U.S. southern border with...
Press Release October 9, 2019AUSTIN— Today, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to a letter to Austin Mayor Steve Adler demanding he and the city council address the growing homelessness crisis by November 1, 2019. Kevin Roberts, executive director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation offered the following comment. “Gov. Abbott is right to be alarmed about the...
Press Release October 2, 2019AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced the appointment of Thomas “Tim” Lyles, Jr. as chairman of the board. Mr. Lyles succeeds long-time chairman Dr. Wendy Lee Gramm. “We are delighted to announce Tim Lyles as the chairman of the board,” said Kevin Roberts, Ph.D., executive director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. “Tim brings...
Press Release October 1, 2019AUSTIN— Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed an amicus brief in Guy James Gray v. Patricia Skelton. The case is set for oral argument on Thursday, Sept. 26. The brief encourages the Supreme Court of Texas to reconsider the Peeler doctrine created by the Court in 1995, which barred those convicted of a criminal...
Press Release September 25, 2019AUSTIN— Today the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Director of Right on Health Care David Balat offered the following statement about the proposed drug pricing bill – H.R. 3: “The high costs of medication in this country are at a critical point for American families. Inflation-adjusted per capita spending on retail prescription drugs between 2013 and 2016...
Press Release September 24, 2019AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation is pleased to announce United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson will be the recipient of the Ronald Reagan Award and keynote speaker for the Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Gala on October 5. “We are thrilled to have Secretary Carson help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary,” said Dr. Kevin...
Press Release September 23, 2019AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation published the policy perspective The Role of Police Unions in the 21st Century. “Unions are responsible for representing their members’ interests and have created a public perception that it is what they do. But do police unions really represent the officer on the street?” said Sheriff (Ret.) Currie Myers,...
Press Release September 17, 2019