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TPPF Applauds Abbott, Paxton on Efforts to Protect Women
The Texas Public Policy Foundation has expressed its appreciation for Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's actions to safeguard female-only spaces and organizations in Texas.
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TPPF Applauds Legislation to Safeguard Elections Amid Discussions on Election Integrity
TPPF has been working on legislation regarding election and border security legislation for many years now.
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Highlights from the TPPF Policy Summit: Insights from CEO Greg Sindelar
Highlights from our interview with Greg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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TPPF Releases Research on Autonomous Vehicles
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) published a research paper on autonomous vehicles and the implications of related emerging technologies. The paper recommends maintaining human autonomy and privacy in the face of technological advancements in the autonomous vehicle sector.
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Today Senate Bill 4 Becomes Effective in the Lone Star State
On March 19, 2024, Senate Bill 4 has officially become effective in the Lone Star State. The bill introduces new state offenses related to illegal entry and re-entry from foreign countries, as well as non-compliance with orders for illegal aliens to return to their home countries.TPPF’s Chief of Intelligence, Joshua Trevino, emphasized the significance of Senate Bill 4, stating, “The bill achieves three major ends: it defends Texas communities, it asserts Texas’ legitimate Constitutional powers, and it signals that the old era—in which the federal government acts...
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TPPF Launches National Center for Energy Analytics
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has inaugurated the National Center for Energy Analytics (NCEA), a national energy think tank spearheaded by TPPF fellow Mark P. Mills.
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TPPF Announces Border Security and Immigration Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session
The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Secure and Sovereign Texas campaign revealed its border security and immigration policy focuses for the upcoming 2025 89th Texas Legislative Session. Selene Rodriguez, the SST Campaign Director, emphasized the urgency of the situation by stating, "Texas is ground zero for the immigration and border security crisis caused by President Biden’s refusal to enforce the law."Rodriguez further asserted, "Texas has every right to protect its people and property, and it will be aggressive in asserting its constitutional authority to combat the...
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TPPF Announces Tax, Spending, and Local Government Policy Priorities
The Texas Public Policy Foundation's Taxpayer Protection Project has unveiled its legislative agenda for the upcoming 89th Texas Legislative Session, focusing on tax, spending, and local government policies aimed at reducing the government burden on Texans. According to TPP Policy Director James Quintero, the organization's primary goal is to enhance transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility within all levels of government.Quintero emphasized the importance of eliminating taxpayer-funded lobbying, stating, "Break the chain of using tax dollars to fund...
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TPPF Commends Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dade Phelan on Their Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Appointments
Governor Greg Abbott appointed members to Texas’ Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council, a move commended by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF). The council, established through Rep. Giovanni Capriglione’s House Bill 2060, aims to oversee the use of AI in state agencies and consider the implementation of a code of ethics for AI systems in government.Among the appointed members are John Bash, Mark Stone, Ph.D., Dean Teffer, Ph.D., and Angela Wilkins, Ph.D. Speaker Dade Phelan selected Representative Giovanni Capriglione as co-chair, while Lieutenant Governor Dan...
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to Speak at Texas Policy Summit
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas has been announced as the closing keynote speaker at the upcoming Texas Policy Summit. The announcement was made by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the organization hosting the event. The summit, scheduled for March 22nd, is expected to address various pressing topics, including border security, education, and the economy.The CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Greg Sindelar, expressed his excitement about having Senator Cruz as the closing keynote speaker. Sindelar highlighted Cruz's long-standing advocacy for border security...
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Supreme Court of Texas to Hear Case on Public Sector Unions' "Release Time" Scheme
The Supreme Court of Texas is set to hear oral arguments on public sector labor unions' "release time" scheme, which forces taxpayers to pay union organizers' salaries and finance their activities. The Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Goldwater Institute are representing taxpayers in the case."The City of Austin is in a public safety crisis that this release time policy only makes worse," said lead attorney Robert Henneke, executive director and general counsel at TPPF. "City of Austin firefighters should be doing their jobs, not being assigned to AFA union...
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Public Sector Unions Receiving Tax Dollars Violates Texas Constitution’s “Gift Clause”
Attorneys from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Goldwater Institute presented arguments before the Supreme Court of Texas in Borgelt v. Austin Firefighters Association, addressing the constitutionality of public sector labor unions' "release time" scheme. This scheme requires taxpayers to fund union organizers' salaries and activities, which was argued to violate the Texas Constitution's "gift clause."Lead attorney Robert Henneke from TPPF highlighted, "The Texas Constitution’s ‘gift clause’ prohibits municipalities from granting public money to private...
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District Court Set to Decide Whether Moab Area Off-Roading Trails Remain Open
Today's hearing at Utah's federal district court centered around the fate of 317 miles of public off-roading trails in the Moab, Utah area, as the Bureau of Land Management seeks to close them permanently. The closure of these trails would result in their likely disappearance due to natural forces over the next year.Representing the plaintiffs in this case are the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the BlueRibbon Coalition, the Colorado Offroad Trail Defenders, and Mr. Patrick McKay. Lead attorney Matt Miller, a senior attorney at the Center for the American Future at the...
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TPPF Responds to the Standing Up to the Executive Branch for Immigration Enforcement Act
The Standing Up to the Executive Branch for Immigration Enforcement Act (The SUE for Immigration Enforcement Act) was introduced by Congressmen Dan Bishop and Chip Roy, and is currently being reviewed by the Judiciary Committee. In response to the release of this bill, Joshua Treviño of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has issued a statement.Treviño highlights that the bill is a direct response to the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Texas, which found that Louisiana and Texas lacked standing to challenge the Biden administration's failure to enforce...
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TPPF Recognizes Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has acknowledged the importance of Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a designation made by Governor Abbott. In a statement, Melissa Ford Maldonado, TPPF's Secure and Sovereign Frontier Policy Director, emphasized the gravity of the issue and the need for action.Maldonado stated, "Human trafficking is a growing threat to not only Texas but also the rest of the country and the world. Texas is at the forefront of the fight against this modern-day slavery, providing resources for survivors and promoting awareness among Texans...
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Mark P. Mills to head new national TPPF initiative on energy
Mark P. Mills, a distinguished senior fellow, has joined the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) to spearhead a national initiative focused on ensuring America's access to affordable and reliable energy. This initiative aims to support the country's economic growth and national security. With his extensive background in science and technology, Mills will build upon TPPF's success in developing statewide energy policies and expand it into a broader federal and multi-state campaign.
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TPPF’s Life:Powered submits comment on PUC’s proposed interconnection allowances rule
Today, Life:Powered, a project of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), has submitted a comment to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) regarding the PUC's proposed rule on interconnection allowances for generators. The aim of this proposed rule, in accordance with H.B. 1500 passed during the 88th Legislature, is to reduce the cost burden on Texas ratepayers while ensuring the continued development of reliable generation.
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Financial Report shows Houston’s property tax levy increased 42.5% in the last 10 years
Increased property taxes have long been a concern among Texas taxpayers, especially in Houston, as an annual comprehensive financial report from the city shows strong data supporting these increases.
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Education policy expert says Texas 'will be short thousands of skilled workers by 2030'
Two education experts, Jorge Borrego and Erin Davis Valdez, recently authored a report on Texas workers, which concluded that many young students are not "career-ready."
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Wind and solar energy is unreliable, creates costly subsidies, report finds
While the federal government has been handling the COVID-19 crisis, many renewable energy companies have been using this time to extend the Production Tax Credit, which is a subsidy used to help wind and solar companies.