Texas job growth heats up in May

Ban Foreign Funding in Ballot Propositions

Despite federal laws prohibiting foreign funding of candidate elections, foreign individuals and entities are still able to fund campaigns related to state and local ballot initiatives in multiple jurisdictions, creating a loophole that hostile foreign actors can exploit to influence American elections. Key points: Federal law prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to candidate campaigns or...

Sen. Tan Parker: Texas Must Win the “Space Race” for AI

State Sen. Tan Parker used a recent appearance on The Arena with Greg Sindelar to argue that Texas is entering a decisive period—one in which cyber defense, artificial intelligence, financial markets, transportation and traditional family values will determine whether the state continues to lead the country. Parker framed public service as “ministry” and said his...

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...