Sherry Sylvester is joined by Texas Senator Brandon Creighton, Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee and author of legislation to establish the 1836 Project Advisory Committee. Senator Creighton has deep roots in Texas history; his five-times great grandfather presided at Washington-on-the-Brazos and the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. In this episode, Senator...
When William Travis wrote his famous “Victory or Death” letter from the Alamo he sent it to “The People of Texas.” Today, the Alamo stands as a symbol of the bravery and courage of Travis, Crockett, Bowie, Seguin, and all heroes who founded Texas and their commitment to freedom and liberty to live their dreams...
For millions of Americans, getting health care is too difficult or too expensive. Government policies favor the bureaucracy, the insurance companies or both all at the expense of patients. Dr. Cliff Porter walks us through how new health care delivery models are focusing on patients, bringing down costs, and getting individuals and families the care...
For decades, modern public policy has struggled with the persistent challenge of poverty. Dr. Vance Ginn says we need to rethink how we eliminate poverty by focusing on dignity, purpose, and self-sufficiency.
Homelessness across the country is as bad as it has ever been. New research from Michele Steeb shows how policies like “Housing First” have been a total failure despite billions of dollars spent. She says it’s time to address the root causes of homelessness and combat mental illness and substance abuse.
Texas has had to address major challenges in its foster care system in recent years. TPPF’s Andrew Brown has been helping to reform the system by advocating for community-based care, stronger parental rights, and a clear meaning of what is in the “best interest of the child.” We discuss Texas’ recent history with fixing the...
Andrew Gillen, Ph.D. helps us breakdown “gainful employment” regulations which help students and families decide which college programs offer the best opportunities for graduates to find work. With 43 million Americans owing $1.6 trillion in student loan debt, reforming these regulations to improve transparency and accountability is critical.
Deadlines are coming in hot. What TPPF is keeping an eye on as the end of session approaches, plus what a new loophole protecting lawyers in SB 10 means for taxpayers.
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,...