TODAY AT TPPF POLICY ORIENTATION: Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm and U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz

 The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 15th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature concludes TODAY, January 13, 2017 with keynotes by former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm and U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. It also includes panels discussing overcriminalization, tax increment reinvestment zones, limitations on government spending, competition in the title insurance market, school finance, and water rights.

Press Release January 13, 2017

TODAY AT TPPF POLICY ORIENTATION: Emmy-Award Winning Journalist John Stossel and Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 15th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature enters its second day TODAY, January 12, 2017 with keynotes by Emmy-winning journalist John Stossel and Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett. It also includes panels discussing Education Savings Accounts, workers’ compensation, the child-welfare system, criminal justice reform, franchise tax relief, a Convention of the States, the rush to renewable energy, climate intimidation and more.  

Press Release January 12, 2017

TODAY AT TPPF POLICY ORIENTATION: Emmy-Award Winning Journalist John Stossel and Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 15th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature enters its second day TODAY, January 12, 2017 with keynotes by Emmy-winning journalist John Stossel and Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett. It also includes panels discussing Education Savings Accounts, workers’ compensation, the child-welfare system, criminal justice reform, franchise tax relief, a Convention of the States, the rush to renewable energy, climate intimidation and more.

Press Release January 12, 2017

TPPF Unveils Texas Legislator’s Guide to the Issues Mobile App

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) unveiled a new mobile app: Texas Legislator’s Guide to the Issues. The app, available on Android and Apple devices, allows mobile device users to quickly identify key issues impacting state lawmakers. The app is identical to the 2017-2018 Legislator’s Guide to the Issues, a publication that was printed and distributed in September of 2016, and outlines TPPF’s guide to the various public policy issues in Texas.

Press Release January 11, 2017

TPPF’s James Quintero to Moderate Public Pension Debate in Kingwood

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero will moderate a Kingwood Tea Party-sponsored debate on Houston’s public pension proposal on Monday, January 16th, 2017 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. CST in Kingwood, Texas.

Press Release January 11, 2017

TODAY AT TPPF POLICY ORIENTATION: Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Comptroller Glenn Hegar, Policy Panels on a Conservative Texas Budget, Policing, Medicaid Block Grants, Public Lands, Ridesharing and Tuition Set-Asides

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 15th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature begins TODAY, January 11, 2017 with a luncheon keynote by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and panels discussing a Conservative Texas budget, policing, Medicaid block grants, public lands, ridesharing regulations, and tuition set-asides for low income students.

Press Release January 11, 2017

TPPF Unveils Texas Legislator’s Guide to the Issues Mobile App

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) unveiled a new mobile app: Texas Legislator’s Guide to the Issues. The app, available on Android and Apple devices, allows mobile device users to quickly identify key issues impacting state lawmakers. The app is identical to the 2017-2018 Legislator’s Guide to the Issues, a publication that was printed and distributed in September of 2016, and outlines TPPF’s guide to the various public policy issues in Texas.

Press Release January 11, 2017

ICYMI: Keynote Speakers at TPPF 15th Annual Policy Orientation

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 15th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature begins TODAY, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 and runs through Friday, January 13, 2017. This year’s sold-out event takes place at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, and will feature an array of prominent keynote speakers on the major issues affecting the country as we usher in a new Administration. 

Press Release January 11, 2017

TPPF’s James Quintero to Moderate Public Pension Debate in Kingwood

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero will moderate a Kingwood Tea Party-sponsored debate on Houston’s public pension proposal on Monday, January 16th, 2017 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. CST in Kingwood, Texas.

Press Release January 11, 2017

TPPF Statement on Fitch Ratings Downgrade Threat to Dallas Police & Fire Pension Systems

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero today issued the following comments in response to yesterday’s statement by Fitch Ratings regarding the Dallas Police and Fire Pension.  Quintero emphasized that unless meaningful pension reform legislation is passed in the 85th Texas Legislative Session, a “multi-notch downgrade” of the City of Dallas’ rating may occur.

Press Release January 10, 2017

TPPF Statement on Fitch Ratings Downgrade Threat to Dallas Police & Fire Pension Systems

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero today issued the following comments in response to yesterday’s statement by Fitch Ratings regarding the Dallas Police and Fire Pension.  Quintero emphasized that unless meaningful pension reform legislation is passed in the 85th Texas Legislative Session, a “multi-notch downgrade” of the City of Dallas’ rating may occur.

Press Release January 10, 2017

TPPF’s Statement on the Texas Comptroller’s 2018-19 Biennial Revenue Estimate

Today, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released the report Biennial Revenue Estimate 2018-19that provides the 85th Texas Legislature with an estimate of revenues available to be appropriated for the upcoming 2018-19 budget. Given the state’s constitution requires a balanced budget, this report sets the stage for how much legislators have available for spending and tax cuts in the 2017 Legislative Session that begins tomorrow.

Press Release January 9, 2017