Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SR803

Caption

Recognizing the Texas Public Policy Foundation on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the TPPF's contributions to significant movements like Right on Crime, which has played a transformative role in criminal justice reforms both in Texas and nationally. By bringing attention to effective and conservative approaches to governance, the foundation has influenced budgets focused on low taxation and limited regulation. This resolution serves to reinforce the foundation's position as a leader in promoting a model for economic growth rooted in personal freedom and efficient governance.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 803 is a commendation recognizing the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. The resolution highlights the foundation's role in providing research and analysis to policymakers and citizens, promoting principles such as liberty, opportunity, and prosperity. It notes the foundation's impact over the past three decades in shaping policy discussions and advocating for conservative governance in Texas. TPPF’s annual policy orientation conference is mentioned as an influential event that gathers leaders from various sectors across the country.

Contention

While the resolution itself does not present points of contention, it reflects a broader ideological divide in public policy between libertarian and conservative approaches versus more progressive stances on governance and regulation. TPPF's advocacy for minimal government intervention and focus on personal freedoms may elicit responses from those advocating for a more active role of government in social equity and justice issues. As such, the resolution can be seen as a symbol of the values upheld by supporters of conservative policy initiatives.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX SR46

Recognizing South Texas College on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

TX SR398

Recognizing Texas Impact on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

TX SR262

Recognizing the IDRA on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

TX SR344

Recognizing the Young Women's Alliance on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

TX SR64

Recognizing Children and Family Institute on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

TX SR242

Recognizing Texas Tech University on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

TX SR3

Recognizing the Resource Center on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

TX SR507

Recognizing Texas Christian University on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

TX SR220

Recognizing Texas First Bank on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

TX SR45

Recognizing Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

Similar Bills

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