On August 6, 2013, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin sent a letter to Center for Fiscal Policy Director Talmadge Heflin inquiring about the nature of the Foundation's relationship with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
Higher Education
Inside Texas Universities’ Ties to Iran’s Nuclear Research Network
Every Friday at Tehran University, thousands gather on campus for prayer. When the sermon ends, the chants begin: “Death to America.” And yet, Texas universities maintain active academic partnerships with that same institution and its affiliated network. The question Americans should be asking is not whether Iran wants nuclear weapons — it does — but...
April 21, 2026