TPPF joins suit against ObamaCare

The U.S. Supreme Court has already held that the individual mandate absent the tax penalty is unconstitutional. Now that Congress has set the tax penalty at zero, it no longer performs the essential function of a tax, which is to generate revenue for the federal government. Under the Supreme Court's own analysis in the NFIB v. Sebulius case, there is no remaining legal basis on which to uphold the individual mandate, which cannot be severed from the Affordable Care Act as a whole. By joining this lawsuit, the Foundation seeks to accomplish what Congress has failed to do — fully strike down this unconstitutional law.

Press Release April 25, 2018

Business coalition challenges Austin’s burdensome and unconstitutional paid sick leave ordinance

With its mandatory paid sick leave ordinance, the City of Austin once again violates Texas state law and infringes upon the rights of Austin businesses protected by the Texas Constitution. The City’s ordinance is preempted by the Texas Minimum Wage Act. Furthermore, the City lacks evidence to support any legitimate governmental interest that would support imposing this regulatory burden on all business owners.

Press Release April 24, 2018

TPPF Applauds Paxton’s Opinion On Property Reappraisal After Harvey

Texas’ disaster reappraisal laws are meant to aid disaster recovery efforts in a way that promotes good fiscal stewardship. We applaud the Texas Attorney General for issuing an opinion that follows the intent of the law and that protects taxpayers still recovering from Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release April 23, 2018

New jobs report shows Texas is jobs creation leader in March

Even as more people continue to move to Texas, primarily from states with high taxes and high costs of living, employers in the Lone Star State continue to keep pace with hiring. Economic prosperity comes in many forms, but one of the best predictors is having a job. The Texas Legislature and local governments should remove barriers to entrepreneurship so even more Texans can find a job and prosper.

Press Release April 20, 2018

Alternative Response to Traditional CPS Investigations

About 70 percent of all children in foster care are there not because of physical abuse, sexual abuse, physical neglect or medical neglect. The most frequent cause of CPS involvement is not abuse but parental unemployment, housing instability and substance abuse—conditions worsened, rather than solved, by a traditional investigative response. Oftentimes, at-risk families need minimal, targeted assistance from their communities to ensure child safety.  

Press Release April 19, 2018

Competency-based education can improve access, affordability and results

Our studies, which focus on nursing and teaching degrees, find competency-based programs may be more attainable for students, thereby creating more opportunity for students and the employers looking to fill these roles. Competency-based education allows students to progress at their own pace, with greater flexibility and often at less cost.

Press Release April 10, 2018

TPPF stands for rights of short-term rental owners and guests

This court has long protected the notion that a person’s home is their castle, whether they be an owner, tenant, or guest. TPPF seeks this court’s protection against infringement of short-term rental owners and guests’ most personal, constitutionally protected rights to privacy, assembly, association, freedom from unreasonable searches, due course of law, and equal protection all infringed upon by Austin’s short-term rental ordinance. Appellants have toiled to build their short-term rental endeavors and enjoyed the liberty to provide a peaceful home for their tenants and guests. None of the appellants have ever had a complaint made against them related to their short-term rental, nor does the data show that short-term rentals within the City of Austin present a public nuisance. As such, the appellate court should protect our clients’ rights to economic liberty through operation of their short-term rental as protected by the equal protection and due course of law provisions of the Texas Constitution.

Press Release March 30, 2018

TPPF files amicus brief supporting Texas Supreme Court review of economic liberty case

The Foundation believes the Texas Supreme Court should take this opportunity to review -- and reverse -- the appellate court's flawed ruling, which says that an infringement of individual liberty isn't a problem unless it's a complete prohibition.

Press Release March 29, 2018

The Foundation Podcast: Episode 4 with Economist Vance Ginn Now Available

In a fast-paced world with new economic issues in the headlines, it is essential to break them down to how they affect people.

Press Release March 27, 2018

TPPF applauds Trump Administration’s move to rollback federal overregulation

Texas has led the way on reducing regulations and freeing Texans to pursue their own aims. It’s heartening to see the President’s commitment to this same vision of a free and prosperous America in which families, not federal bureaucracies, take priority.

Press Release March 27, 2018

New jobs report shows Texas created most jobs

The best path for Texans to have a more prosperous future is to have a job. Employment allows them opportunities to have the dignity of being a productive member of society instead of being held back from reaching their full potential on government welfare. With more control over their family's budget, Texans can flourish by focusing on being healthier, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying life's many blessings.

Press Release March 23, 2018

TPPF’s Heflin testifies on strengthening the Economic Stabilization Fund

The state’s rainy day fund was created with a vote of the people in 1988 to cover unforeseen shortfalls in revenue. We recommend strengthening this fund to better benefit taxpayers by limiting its purposes and providing more opportunities for tax relief.

Press Release March 20, 2018