The Foundation’s policy centers provide a comprehensive review of the 80th Texas Legislature’s work in the areas of education, tax and spending, health care, property rights, electricity, telecommunications taxes, tort reform, and effective justice.
Election Integrity
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...
April 6, 2026