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This week, Texas parents scored a massive victory when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas’ landmark App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420). This decision affirms that states have every right to help families reclaim authority over their kids’ digital lives. Until now, parents trying to police harmful or inappropriate content have been forced... The post Age Verification for Apps first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
In an age where Americans are ill-informed about their nation’s founding, ‘Young Washington’ highlights the obstacles of the colonial period and the resilient spirit that overcame them. There’s always a mixture of anticipation and dread when preparing to watch a film about a tremendously important topic — especially when you know a fair bit about... The post ‘Young Washington’ Biopic Highlights Early American Grit first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Rogue prosecutors refuse to enforce laws, undermining accountability and public trust. Texas lawmakers must act to ensure consistent enforcement of laws, strengthen oversight, and restore faith in the justice system. Key Points The post Going Rogue: How Radical, Reformist Prosecutors Are Endangering Public Safety first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
When it comes to spending public money, Texans want transparency and accountability. One way to deliver on these demands is through the third-party efficiency audit concept, which is a tool to “assess how well [government] agencies work to keep costs down while providing their services, and if those services are aligned with the purpose of... The post POLL: Overwhelming Support for Regular Efficiency Audits first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
As the public’s once-high view of college education burns down before our eyes, the universities’ favorite water-carrier, the Chronicle of Higher Education (CHE), continues to fiddle. CHE’s recent article on Texas Tech University (TTU) rebottles an old whine, warning that Texas’ 2025 law, Senate Bill 37, has brought a wave of faculty self-censorship, administrative pressure,... The post The Chronicle of Higher Education Weeps: Texas Accountability Law Ruins Everything for Woke Faculty first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Despite persistent affordability concerns, the Kendall County Commissioners’ Court is once again flirting with the idea of creating a controversial new tax to benefit select businesses at the expense of virtually everyone else. The tax in question is the hotel occupancy tax (HOT) and, if ultimately approved, officials would place another financial strain on any person who pays for a hotel room or other lodging, including inns, motels, and short-term rentals. The cost could be significant too. According to one recent report presented to the Court (see pgs. 133... The post Throwing Cold Water on Kendall County’s HOT Idea first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Across the state, a collection of terror networks and their Islamist partners are using US politicians, institutions and nonprofit infrastructure to advance violent, radical ambitions. In 2022, Yasin Malik, the leader of a Kashmiri group declared by a US federal appeals court as a terrorist organisation involved in killings, bombings and kidnappings, was sentenced by an Indian... The post How Texas Became Hub Of A Terror-Link Kashmiri Outfit’s Activities first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Ken Burns became famous for his magisterial PBS film series, “The Civil War.” My family loved this series, which featured, naturally enough, Lincoln’s arguments and tactics during the war. But Burns’s latest pronouncement makes one wonder whether he really learned anything about Lincoln at all. In a recent podcast discussing the impending closure of his... The post Has ‘The Civil War’ Creator Ken Burns Forgotten Lincoln? first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
As we observe the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the question has been raised whether our experiment in self-government still merits our celebration—or our condemnation. I find myself having to republish a rebuttal to this claim every July 4, because every July 4 brings a new call to no longer celebrate the Fourth.... The post Does America’s 250th Deserve Our Celebration? first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
If you’re tired of watching your property tax bill (or your rent!) climb every year, then you’re not alone. A new poll of registered voters in Texas shows that everyday Texans are fed up with runaway local government spending, debt, and taxes—and they want real tools to fight back. To the problem, Texans overwhelmingly say... The post Poll: Texans Want Local Government on a Short Leash first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
