HB 1766 gives state employees a choice

Oxford Union Debates: Greg Sindelar on Conservatism and President Trump

Editor’s Note: TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar recently spoke on Conservatism at the Oxford Union. Below are Greg’s prepared remarks. Madam President, honorable members of this House, distinguished opponents Mr. Madrid, Mr. Stephens, Mr. Malcolm, and Mr. Stern, and my colleagues on the Opposition benches: good evening. My opponents tonight have clad themselves in the armor of many of our...

Don’t Fence Me In: Tourism’s Role in Rural Economic Development

Editor’s Note: This is the latest part of a series on rural Texas and the challenges that rural Texans face. Over the next year, the Associated News Service will delve into the issues facing the Lone Star State’s 177 (out of 254) rural counties. AMARILLO—If you want to fall in love all over again with...

Property Tax Relief in Texas: Plan to Eliminate School M&O Property Tax

Texas’ property tax system has turned property holders into renters, where government is their landlord and Texans who struggle to pay annual tax bills face confiscation of their properties. Additionally, the growth of government is harming taxpayers and the economy through higher taxes and more regulation. For example, Eddie Wilson owns the landmark Austin restaurant...