Texas Public Policy Foundation
@TPPF
TPPF is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute dedicated to liberty, free enterprise, & personal responsibility. #txlege
It's easy to get angry at the healthcare providers for increased medical bills and delayed treatments - but often, it's not wholly their fault, and opaque cost-shifting practices by insurance companies should bear blame too. thecannononline.com/pain-has-a-pri…
Local debt is exploding. Billions in bonds that hardly anyone votes in. You’re paying for it all. Texans are paying for projects they never approved. Next up: a closer look at city and county debt. #txlege #txdebt @TPPF texaspolicy.com/public-debt-pr…
Here’s a summary of the reasons that putting an end to taxpayer funded lobbying is so important. x.com/tppf/status/19…
Your tax dollars fund everything from police to potholes. But one thing your money shouldn't be doing is lining the pockets on lobbyists. Unfortunately, local governments in Texas spend millions of your tax dollars on lobbyists that advocate against your interests. #txlege
New analysis reveals the "Energy Subsidy Trap": Once government energy interventions take hold, they become nearly impossible to remove—even when lawmakers are determined to cut them. How $600B+ in commitments reshaped the political landscape realclearenergy.org/articles/2025/…
In America, infertility is often treated like a disease rather than a symptom of a deeper issue - an attitude that leaves many women struggling to find a path forward. However, there is an alternative: restorative reproductive medicine, or RRM. thecannononline.com/restorative-re…
Ideally, an inverse relationship exists between property tax rates and property values. As one goes up, the other should come down. Of course, Texas’ local governments aren’t well-known for lowering rates when values rise, or vice versa. @JamesQuinteroTX texaspolicy.com/what-does-aust…
TPPF Statement on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Bill Filing in Special Session #txlege texaspolicy.com/press/tppf-sta…
"Texas reports as many as 1,700 victims of human trafficking every year. Many victims of these heinous crimes are prosecuted for actions they were forced to take by their traffickers. There is some hope for survivors in the form of an affirmative defense specifically for those…
Over 60% of all Americans cite healthcare costs as a top concern, yet struggle to identify the cause of these high costs. Our very own @brooke_gar11073 shares her recent experience of hidden medical costs, revealing some of the reasons for this behavior, in op-ed below! @TPPF
Stop taxpayer-funded lobbying: "It is simply not the case that mayors, superintendents, or city councilmen cannot communicate directly with their district representatives. They can easily pick up the phone and save millions of dollars." thecannononline.com/how-to-save-10…
.@CBPCommissioner is right: "It's time for local and state leaders to step up to the plate, get rid of these sanctuary city laws, and simply enforce the laws on the books." Sanctuary City policies don't make communities safer, they create sanctuaries for criminals.
The #txlege special session is underway and among the many important issues on the call is banning taxpayer-funded lobbying.
"Texas has a superior state business climate and has been a popular landing spot for companies and job creators exiting costly and difficult markets like New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles." newsweek.com/map-showing-be…
Taxpayer-funded lobbying: when government lobbies government for more government. #txlege
AI has the potential to do great things, but we need to establish smart guardrails now to ensure it doesn't turn into a net negative for society in the future.
The U.S. being energy independent means: ✔️Job growth ✔️More stable global balance of power ✔️Stronger dollar ✔️More prosperous and peaceful America
American strength will always go hand in hand with American energy. @ENERGY, we are growing energy supply and removing barriers to let American ingenuity power the Golden Age of American energy.