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

TPPF launches new podcast

Whether it’s the experts we have at the Foundation or world-class scholars, authors and policymakers we have as guests, the podcast is an opportunity to feature discussions that go beyond headlines and political platitudes

Press Release March 12, 2018

New jobs report shows Texas continues job creation in January

Texans continue to prosper from a model of limited government in the Lone Star State that supports more job creation. With a focus on preserving liberty,  government can help Texans enjoy more opportunity both economically and personally.

Press Release March 12, 2018

TPPF files amicus brief in Rowlett eminent domain case

Private property rights are the bedrock of liberty and a free society. The Texas Supreme Court should take this opportunity to ensure that the City of Rowlett and lower Texas courts do not override or undermine the timeless protections of private property enshrined in the Texas Constitution.

Press Release March 9, 2018

Toward Annexation with Representation

Texans achieved a great victory on December 1 last year when forced annexation became prohibited across a significant portion of the state. But more needs to be done. Protection from forced annexation should not depend on the size of the county; we must extend the protections of this law to every corner of the state.

Press Release February 26, 2018

The Case for Conservative Policing Reform

Support for our police officers is a proud characteristic of the conservative movement and positions conservatives well to make reasonable reforms when needed. Policing is a core function of government and is subject to the same high standard conservatives place on all government entities.

Press Release February 23, 2018

Statement on Austin’s paid sick leave ordinance

Government-mandated paid sick leave is short-sighted and ultimately counterproductive. The way to help Austin’s working families is to lower the regulations that make it hard for businesses to start, compete and expand in the city, not to pile on new ones.

Press Release February 16, 2018