TPPF: Sneering at Workers and 'Blowing Up' Public Policy

At its annual conference, the Texas Public Policy Foundation sticks to its mantra of less government, fewer taxes

"...power players of the fiscal conservative movement such as TPPF founder and GOP sugar daddy Dr. James Leininger. The..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TPPF, Jim DeMint, Milton Friedman, and Me

Lunch and school choice with unholy free market triumvirate

"...the middle of the right wing echo chamber. That TPPF Vice President of Communications (and disgraced friend of Malaysia)..."

March 31, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Zimmerman, TPPF Sue City Over "Sharing Economy" Regulations

D6 CM files suit over language in the Prop 1 ride-hailing ordinance

"...A week later, the TPPF filed its suit against the city's STR ordinance, which..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

TPPF Conference

Conservative conference points toward next Legislature

"...who made a point to thank God for the TPPF's work, Sanford tried to rally loyalists. Comparing conservatives variously..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Lawsuit Again Aims to Remove Endangered Status for Warbler

TPPF refuses to leave the birdies alone

"...the more substantial 12-month status review. The agency rejected TPPF's first petition to delist the warbler seven years ago,..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...up on? But critics say it's another way for TPPF and its Republican backers, hellbent on undermining Austin's local..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Million Dollar Man

Taking Stock

"...the good graces of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), a conservative, pro-school voucher think tank which gets the..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

As the Door Revolves

"...just happens to be Gov. Perry's policy director. Since TPPF, the conservative San Antonio-based think tank, has steadily taken..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...Leininger created and funded the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF). According to the Houston Chronicle, TPPF has since received..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...a "political witch hunt." Remind you of anyone? – L.F. TPPF's Fractured Fairy Tales..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...Public Policy Foundation, the state's premier conservative think tank. TPPF is a member of ALEC's sister organization, the State..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Kicked Out for Nothing

Former home of Little City back on the market

"...over the course of 18 years. At the time, TPPF said it had big plans to convert the building..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Legislators take dictation from the fair-and-balanced Texas Public Policy Foundation

"...toll roads – nothing you haven't heard before. The TPPF tosses in among its panelists a couple of token..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...a campaign director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. TPPF is the group that, more than any other, has..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sick Leave in Limbo

The waiting room

"...Foundation. This after Travis County Judge Tim Sulak denied TPPF's request to block the rule in June. While the..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Media Clips

Although he's catching heat in the national media, here in Texas, Bush has been given kid-glove treatment by the media.

"...was actually published by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) -- a group backed by ultraconservative San Antonio businessman..."

May 12, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Ye Olde Witch Hunt Tactic Makes a Comeback in Right-Wing War on Public Education

Which course is witch?

"...dedicated decades to destabilizing public education. Most recently, a TPPF campaign director stood beside Gov. Greg Abbott as he..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Abbott Flirts With Endorsing School Vouchers

Primary challengers pressure the governor from the right

"...Policy Foundation CEO Greg Sin­delar introducing Abbott at the TPPF Policy Orientation last Wednesday. "By passing a parental bill..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Election TIcker: 60 Days and Counting

Labor Day is over

"...Levin­ski has opposed the idea and taken aim at TPPF for trying to privatize city government, so expect a..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ballot Lawsuits Simmer at Supreme Court

Ellen Troxclair, Texas Public Policy Foundation file briefs supporting audit and CodeNEXT petitioners

"...TPPF attorneys explicitly describe the efficiency audit as inspired by..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Paid Sick Leave Fight Continues

Paxton, Texas Public Policy Foundation take effort to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...paid sick time per year. So on Aug. 6, TPPF and Attorney General Ken Paxton's office filed motions with..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Nine Reasons Why Trump Is in Austin

Deciphering the most baffling campaign stop of 2016

"...• To find out what the TPPF is: Diversity has been a perpetual issue for Trump's..."

Aug. 23, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...its new conservative commentary website, called The Cannon Online. TPPF senior writer Roy Maynard will serve as the editor,..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature

Texas Lege Stands Still on Justice Reform

But God forbid we take your guns away

"...on criminal justice reform, even as President Trump, the TPPF, and other conservatives have embraced (or at least want..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin's Last GOP Council Member Returns to Her Natural Habitat

Ellen Troxclair joins right-leaning Texas Public Policy Foundation

"...increases during her one term, is no stranger to TPPF, having spoken at events highlighting its opposition to measures..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Ticker: Endorse-a-Rama

You gotta support somebody

"...policy orgs. That's Wed., Oct. 3, 6-7:30pm, at the TPPF offices (901 Congress). The panel includes Prop K supporter..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Election Notes: Down to Deadline

Filing time is upon us now

"...creators the Citizens for an Accountable Austin PAC, including TPPF, who are leading the fight against Council's paid sick..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Public Policy Foundation Files Suit Against City’s Sick Leave Ordinance

Surprise, surprise

"...Feder­a­tion of Independent Business, and the American Staffing Association, TPPF claims the policy violates state minimum wage laws and..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Economic Advisory Council. Brooke Rollins, president and CEO of TPPF, Kathleen Hartnett White, TPPF energy and environment director, and..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature

Headlines

"...prepared to defend the ordinance in court. (See "Zimmerman, TPPF Sue City," June 24.)..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature

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