The Foundation Podcast Texas Public Policy Foundation

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 on the PAC's role in this effort as well as what the next steps might be for supporting the homeless communities across Austin and Texas.

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 criminal justice reform package, today’s panel of experts gives you the latest on what’s happening under the pink dome.

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, and the economy.   For more on the polling results, click here.

If history doesn't repeat itself, then it at least rhymes. TPPF's CEO Kevin Roberts joins the podcast to give his perspective on the current state and future of the conservative movement.   Where are conservatives dropping the ball? Spoiler alert: Voter ID.