As a surprise to the Austin City Council, voters overwhelmingly passed a proposition eliminating public camping. The bipartisan support for the camping ban has put wind in the sails of legislation modeled after Austin’s Prop B that would ban public camping in cities throughout the state. Save Austin Now co-founder Matt Mackowiak joins the discussion...
A major legislative priority of the Texas Public Policy Foundation has officially passed both the House and Senate and is awaiting Governor Abbott’s signature. With major legislative deadlines approaching, Andrew and James discuss the ever-changing environment at the capitol and what TPPF is keeping an eye on as sine die approaches.
Sine Die is just around the corner – what does that mean for the Governor’s, Speaker’s, and TPPF’s legislative priorities? This week, the tables are turned as TPPF’s Digital Communications Director, Crystal Bonham, poses questions to Derek Cohen, David Balat, and Rod Bordelon. From the budget and bipartisan health care reforms to Speaker Phelan’s new...
Today, better than four out of five Texans (82%) agree there is an immigration crisis. Fully 25% of Texans say it is the most important issue, up from 5% just seven months ago. TPPF’s Chief Communications Officer Brian Phillips joins The Foundation to discuss the latest polling results and trends including the border crisis, COVID/vaccines,...
If history doesn’t repeat itself, then it at least rhymes. TPPF’s CEO Kevin Roberts joins the podcast to give his perspective on the current state and future of the conservative movement. Where are conservatives dropping the ball? Spoiler alert: Voter ID.
The Foundation welcomes back Andrew Brown and James Quintero to discuss the latest legislation on child welfare and foster care, as well as the effort to ban tax dollars from funding lobbyists. Other pressing policy concerns such as homeless camping bans and emergency powers are covered. Visit keeptexastexan.org to find your legislator.
Texans deserve a health care system that is focused on quality of care, encourages healthier outcomes, and ensures individuals and families have the options that work for them. Right on Healthcare Director David Balat joins Derek Cohen on The Foundation podcast to discuss legislative reforms that offer more transparency, choice, and affordability. View Right on...
Sunshine is the best disinfectant. Andrew and James discuss the importance of open government, some of the worst offenders when it comes to accessibility, and the prospect of reform this legislative session. Watch the replay of “Sunshine Week 2021: Regaining Trust in Texas Government,” click here.
Vance Ginn and Derek Cohen discuss the bill filing deadline, government electricity repricing, and federal funds conundrum. For more on the latest COVID relief package visit: https://thecannononline.com/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-stimulus/
Andrew and James talk efficiency audits, what they’re testifying on this week, and what to keep an eye out for as the filing deadline approaches. TPPF’s Michele Steeb joins the podcast for a discussion on HB1925 and SB987 – a direct response to the homelessness epidemic in Austin and across the state of Texas. With...
Child welfare in Texas has been a lasting issue that the state of Texas has had to wrestle with. Removing a child from their family is one of the most devastating actions the state can take against its citizens, and the power to permanently sever the relationship between a parent and child should only be...
Governor Abbott announced a rollback of the statewide mask mandate on Texas Independence Day. What that means for our daily lives, some examples of the most egregious overreach by local governments in the last year, and more in today’s episode of The Chase.