More Good Work on Occupational Licensing in TexasWith over 750 occupations in Texas requiring a credential of some kind, there are plenty of opportunities for the Legislature to continue br
Texas Legislature Protects Taxpayers From Subsidizing AbortionSenate Bill 22 (authored by Senator Donna Campbell and sponsored by Representative Candy Noble), which took effect on September 1, advances
Vaping Policy Should be Grounded in FactThe debate over vaping is coming to Texas. It should be grounded in fact.
Reflections of WashingtonTCCRI President, Mia Garza McCord returns from the political gridlocked streets of Washington D.C. with a renewed American spirit.
Follow TCCRI's LIFT PerspectivesBy TCCRI Staff. Nov. 6, 2019 We're pleased to announce the recent launch of "LIFT Perspectives," TCCRI's source for thoughtful...
A Shake Up at LBB is Long OverdueLBB was created to help the legislature keep tighter control over state spending. It should refocus on that mission. Governor Patrick’s acti
Texas Legislature Protects Religious Belief from Government DiscriminationThe Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1978, which protects freedom of religious expression for all Texans. Chick-fil-A became a symbol i
The End of Red Light Cameras in TexasThe Texas Legislature listened to their constituents and banned red light cameras in Texas. They should be applauded.
The Elimination of Rolling Voting Protects Election IntegrityIn the abstract, rolling voting sounds like a valuable service that seeks to maximize voter turnout. But in practice, it has been abused.
Women Vote - International Day of the GirlIn celebration of International Day of the Girl, here is TCCRI President Mia McCord's most recent article as it appeared in her hometown