Proposed $925 Million Bond Would Hurt Austin Affordability

Austin 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, 2018

TPPF: Child Welfare Reform to Keep Families Intact Better for Kids

Most 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, 2018

TPPF Wins Challenge Against Federal Land Grab

This 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, 2018

TPPF: Janus Decision Restores Free Speech Rights

The 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, 2018

TPPF: Supreme Court Ruling on Bag Ban Affirms Cities are Not Above the Law

Today’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, 2018

TPPF Lauds Expansion of Association Health Plans

As 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, 2018

VIDEO: The Human Cost of Subsidizing Wind Energy

Like 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, 2018

New case study answers questions on public charter school growth

The 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, 2018

Texas leads nation in job creation

This 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, 2018

TPPF Releases Study on the High Cost of Renewable Energy Subsidies

Renewable 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

TPPF Releases Report On How to Abolish the ‘Robin Hood’ School Property Tax

The Texas property tax system is terribly broken and harming our economy, employers and families. Our plan holds down state and local spending, and eventually, will eliminate a significant portion of the property tax.

Press Release June 12, 2018

Trump agrees with TPPF that Obamacare is unconstitutional

Today’s filing by the Trump Administration is a death blow to the ACA. This filing shows President Trump standing by his word to repeal ObamaCare even as Congress remains gridlocked and fails to act. If the Court agrees with today’s DOJ filing, the ACA will be left as no more than a combination of onerous regulations and burdensome taxes – all of which should be fully repealed.  

Press Release June 8, 2018