Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced their decision in the OSHA vaccine mandate case. In a 6-3 decision, SCOTUS held that OSHA did not have the authority to mandate vaccinations or testing for private businesses. TPPF, representing five Texas staffing agencies, had sued the Biden administration over the mandate and obtained a...
Press Release January 13, 2022Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Texas General Land Office in federal district court against the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for continuing to disregard the private property rights of Texans. The Service is refusing to comply with a January 2020 order from the United States Court...
Press Release January 12, 2022The Texas Public Policy Foundation released a short documentary exposing the damage a massive wind power project will cause to America’s fishing industry and the marine environment off the coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. The film, “A Heavy Wind: The Threat to an American Heritage,” tells the story of families that have sustainably fished the north Atlantic for...
Press Release January 12, 2022Today, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on the pending employer and health care vaccine mandate cases. At issue in the former case is whether or not the Biden Administration, through OSHA, can require that employees of large employers (those with more than 100 employees) be either vaccinated against COVID-19...
Press Release January 7, 2022Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced Texas Governor Greg Abbott will give the opening speech of the 2022 Policy Orientation. Governor Abbott will discuss the future of the Lone Star State and the United States of America. Policy Orientation brings together relevant thought leaders and policymakers for the premier policy gathering highlighting national, state, and local issues. This year, the...
Press Release January 6, 2022The 1836 Project Advisory Committee held its first meeting today, gaveled in by former TPPF CEO Kevin Roberts. Roberts was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to chair the Committee which was established by the Legislature in June to ensure that Texas preserves its unique history and heritage and continues to build on the state’s principles...
Press Release January 5, 2022The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s new Chief Executive Officer Greg Sindelar announced the appointment of Robert Henneke as Executive Director, as well as JB Horton and Jerome Greener as Executive Vice Presidents. Henneke will continue to serve as General Counsel at TPPF, and Horton and Greener will maintain their roles overseeing Development and Engagement, respectively. “As TPPF’s work and influence continues to...
Press Release December 16, 2021The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Life:Powered project, the Texas Natural Gas Foundation (TXNG), and the Texas Energy Council (TEC) today publicly commended the members of the State Board of Education (SBOE) for voting to revise Texas’ science curriculum standards to emphasize the critical role of energy in modern life. Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)...
Press Release December 16, 2021Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for the American Future filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration challenging the approval of the Vineyard Wind Project off the coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. The project would severely harm the commercial fishing industry in the area and destroy the lives of countless...
Press Release December 15, 2021Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Life:Powered Director Jason Isaac and Every Texan Legislative & Policy Director Luis Figueroa released the following statement: “In May, our disparate organizations found common cause in opposing the extension of the wasteful Chapter 313 program of school property tax abatements. We are coming together again to oppose the Comptroller’s...
Press Release December 9, 2021Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced that registration is now open for the 2022 Policy Orientation, featuring leaders in both Texas politics and the national scene, such as such as Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Ted Cruz, Lt. Gov Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, Corey DeAngelis, Chris Rufo, and Dr. Carol Swain. Policy Orientation brings together relevant thought leaders and policymakers for...
Press Release December 8, 2021Today, ahead of a potential U.S. House vote, the Texas Public Policy Foundation condemns the so-called Build Back Better Act. This big government socialist spending bill of $5 trillion will worsen an already damaged economy by killing millions of jobs, funding a green energy boondoggle, and giving the Federal Reserve more ammunition to increase already...
Press Release November 18, 2021