Introducing competition into Texas’ retail and wholesale electricity markets has made Texas the greatest success story in the United States-if not the world. That success is largely due to policymakers’ willingness to let markets work and not manipulate prices or other policies for political reasons.
Local Government
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
FACT SHEET: Understanding Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Taxpayer-funded lobbying (TFL) is a complex and unfortunate feature of state and local governance. While lobbying is typically associated with private interest groups attempting to influence government decisions, taxpayer-funded lobbying flips this model: it involves government entities themselves using public funds to influence legislative outcomes. The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s...
May 1, 2026