TPPF: ‘Social Cost of Carbon’ is Anti-Science Nonsense

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation formally opposed the Biden Administration’s destructive and scientifically flawed proposal to include the so-called “social cost of carbon” (SCC) in analyzing the effect of certain rules and regulations. This approach relies on embarrassingly absurd emissions forecasts, generates vastly uncertain cost estimates, and ignores observable facts and the history of human behavior.  ...

Press Release June 22, 2021

TPPF Releases New Video, “Who Are the Uninsured?”

Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released Episode 2 of its “Patients First” animated video series highlighting new solutions to provide affordable health care for millions of uninsured Texans. It addresses a common misconception that the majority of people without insurance fall within the so-called “coverage gap.” Research shows in Texas those in the gap make up a small percentage of the...

Press Release June 22, 2021

TPPF Applauds Signing of Second Amendment ‘Sanctuary State’ Legislation

Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds Governor Greg Abbot’s signing today of HB 2622 by Rep. Justin Holland and Sponsored by Sen. Bob Hall in the Senate. This important piece of legislation will protect law abiding Texas gun owners from Federal overreach and prohibits any state entity from enforcing certain Federal firearm, firearm accessories, and firearm...

Press Release June 21, 2021

TPPF Applauds Governor Abbott’s Support for Reentry Reform

The Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds Governor Abbott for signing House Bill 569 into law. Inspired by a south Dallas urban farm and market, the “Bonton Farms Act” will help reduce in–court costs and fines that often follow the formerly incarcerated—removing a significant barrier to successful reentry for former inmates. Often, individuals are released from confinement and discover they...

Press Release June 21, 2021

TPPF: ACA Decision Offers Only More Confusion

AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in California v. Texas: Robert Henneke, TPPF’s general counsel and lead counsel for the individual plaintiffs Neill Hurly and John Nantz: “For a third time, the Court bailed out Congress to save the Affordable Care Act from...

Press Release June 17, 2021

TPPF’s Henneke, Counsel in Obamacare Case, Available for Interviews

AUSTIN – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced their decision in California v. Texas, concerning the constitutionality of Obamacare. In a 7-2 decision, SCOTUS held that the plaintiffs did not have standing to challenge the constitutionality of the law. The Honorable Robert Henneke, general counsel at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, was...

Press Release June 17, 2021

TPPF: Border Fund Commitment is a Good Start

The Texas Public Policy Foundation praised the announcement by Governor Greg Abbott that Texas would begin funding the completion of the southern border wall with a “down payment” of $250 million. Since taking office less than five months ago, President Joe Biden has created a security and humanitarian crisis at the border by reversing several...

Press Release June 16, 2021

TPPF: Texas Protects Elections from Inappropriate Influence of Private Funding

AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation commended Gov. Abbot for signing House Bill 2283 by Rep. Phil King into law this past week. The bill prohibits outside special interest groups from flooding Texas with millions of dollars to run thinly veiled, ideological and partisan get-out-the-vote campaigns using government officials as cover. In 2020, these groups...

Press Release June 16, 2021

TPPF: Sen. Cotton’s Anti-1619 Project Bill Will Protect Students 

The Texas Public Policy Foundation praised the introduction of the “Saving American History Act of 2021” by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas. The bill would prohibit federal funds from being used by public elementary and secondary schools to teach the New York Times’ “1619 Project,” which claims that slavery is the foundation of America’s success in the world.   “Teaching...

Press Release June 10, 2021

TPPF: The Texas Session is Incomplete 

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s CEO Kevin Roberts released the following statement on the close of Texas’s 87th regular legislative session:   “The Texas legislative session is incomplete. Several critical goals, such as election integrity, taxpayer-funded lobbying, and bail reform, went unaddressed. Those issues and others are important enough for the Governor to call an immediate special session and for the Legislature to reconvene...

Press Release May 31, 2021

TPPF: Bill to End Energy Discrimination Sent to Governor’s Desk

A top legislative priority of the Texas Public Policy Foundation has passed the House and Senate with a strong bipartisan majority and awaits Governor Abbott’s signature. Senate Bill 13 will prohibit companies that boycott fossil fuels from doing business with the State of Texas. “Wall Street banks and investment firms are colluding to deny critical...

Press Release May 30, 2021

TPPF Applauds SB7 Reconciliation Effort

The Texas Public Policy Foundation praised the passage of legislation to protect Texas elections and released the following statement from senior fellow Chad Ennis:  The Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the Conference Committee Committee Chairs Rep. Briscoe Cain and Sen. Bryan Hughes along with Members Rep. Travis Clardy, Sen. Paul Bettencourt, and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst...

Press Release May 29, 2021