That’s Illegal What to know: The state of Texas has agreed to abide by federal law, which says illegal immigrants can’t get the reduced “in-state tuition” fees enjoyed by Texas citizens—but denied to other American citizens. The TPPF take: TPPF attorneys have litigated this issue in the past. “Federal law stipulates that universities...
Never Enough What to know: The 89th Texas Legislature provided public schools with a massive $8.5 billion funding increase. Despite this spending spike, some education administrators are already complaining that “it’s still not enough.” The TPPF take: It will never be enough. “There is no amount of money that will ever satisfy public school spenders....
New Grads, New Horizons What to know: The fastest growing jobs for college students are construction, utilities and mining—all of which require no college degree in the first place. The TPPF take: The “college for all” mantra is losing its appeal. “In this shifting landscape, the Texas State Technical College System (TSTC) offers a proven...
The Coverup that Keeps on Giving What to know: More and more details are emerging about the extent of former President Joe Biden’s mental and physical decline. What’s even more clear is how hard the media worked to cover it up. The TPPF take: The tapes of Biden’s deposition by Special Counsel Robert Hur have...
Where is Everyone? What to know: Fewer Texans tend to vote in May than in the November, despite many large, costly bond propositions being put on the ballot. This has prompted some Texas lawmakers to push hard for a new requirement that “all local bond measures authorizing new public debt obligations only be placed on...
Vacation’s All I Ever Wanted What to know: Memorial Day has unofficially launched summer vacation season. And prices—ranging from gas to road snacks—are inching down. The TPPF take: In their travels, Americans are celebrating the Trump economy—and their freedom. “Had either the Biden or Harris tickets prevailed last November, those numbers could look quite different,”...
Ban Ranked-Choice Voting What to know: The Texas Legislature is close to banning ranked-choice voting, a costly and confusing election scheme that many other Red States have also rejected. In fact, 13 states have now banned ranked-choice voting while “there are also legislative efforts to ban RCV in at least 11 states this year.” The TPPF...
A Misuse of Tax Dollars What to know: Local governments and school districts in Texas often hire high-dollar lobbyists to argue for more governmental power and higher taxes. And they’re using taxpayer funds to get it done. The TPPF take: Taxpayer-funded lobbying must end. “The practice is being utilized by local governments to lobby state government for...
Fully Operational What to know: A bill before the Texas Legislature would give last session’s “Death Star” bill, which limits how much blue cities can impose regulations on their citizens, more teeth. The TPPF take: Senate Bill 2858 would protect the rights of Texans, no matter where they live. “SB 2858 reinforces a simple but powerful principle:...
The Success Sequence What to know: Tennessee schools will soon start teaching something Americans used to know—“Young adults who graduate from high school, work full-time and avoid having children outside marriage are more likely to thrive… than those who don’t.” The TPPF take: At TPPF, we have launched the Texas Family Success Agenda, and the success sequence...
Gotta Have a Home What to know: A new survey shows that nine out of 10 Texans say that the cost of housing near them has made owning a home unattainable. The TPPF take: The main culprit here is the lack of supply—homes on the market. “Basic economics tells us that low supply means prices rise—so you’d...
No Deal What to know: California’s crunchy version of the Green New Deal is driving up costs in the Golden State, writes Joel Kotkin. The TPPF take: The predictable outcome of California’s green energy policies has arrived and it’s a disaster. “Back when I served in the California State Assembly from 2004 to 2010, I warned that...