Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute

04/21/2026

Last week, TCCRI concluded its first Energy & Infrastructure Task Force meeting chaired by Senator Phil King. Focused on Texas' energy needs as new data centers come online, it assembled stakeholders from state government to the private sector to discuss this important issue.

04/13/2026

A spot-on commentary by US Rep. Nathaniel Moran. Unless acts, the US will lose the world’s development race, leaving US patients beholden to China for medicines. We can’t allow that.

The United States is increasingly reliant on China for pharmaceuticals, with the potential for the Chinese Communist Party to gain control of the global supply chain, posing a national security ris…

04/10/2026

Decades of pushing the oil & gas industry out of California has left it vulnerable to Middle East disruptions. California could learn from Texas by working with energy producers to keep supply secure and affordable; policies TCCRI has long advocated.

California imports roughly 75% of its crude oil, almost one-third of which comes from the Middle East.

04/07/2026

Reforming the federal 340B program would deliver for patients, but the onus is on Washington to restore accountability and protect patients, employers, and taxpayers alike.

Reforming the federal program would deliver for patients, but the onus is on Washington to restore accountability and protect patients, employers, and taxpayers alike.

03/24/2026

In its latest white paper, TCCRI takes a deep dive into weather modification and urges policymakers to stand firm against any efforts to ban these technologies. Read the full white paper here.

In the 90th Legislative Session and beyond, Texas should stand firm against any ban on weather modification.

01/21/2026

TCCRI is pleased to announce prominent conservative political commentator, columnist and former US presidential advisor Scott Jennings as its keynote speaker for its 2026 Policy Forum. He is known for his sharp insights and thought-provoking analysis. Dubbed “The Black Sheep of CNN” by the Daily Mail and “Lonely Scott” by Bill Maher for his engaging nightly debates, Jennings has become a fixture of CNN’s election and major event coverage. As the network's senior conservative commentator, Scott brings a unique perspective, blending humor and candor grounded in his rural American roots, to deliver compelling arguments and lively discussions on the news of the day.

TCCRI is pleased to announce prominent conservative political commentator, columnist and former US presidential advisor Scott Jennings as its keynote speaker for its 2026 Policy Forum.

12/12/2025

Our thanks to the lawmakers, regulators, and energy leaders who participated in yesterday's Energy Policy Summit. Its two panels discussed important issues on the power grid, energy markets, and innovation.

11/13/2025

When the 90th Texas Legislature convenes in January 2027, the legislature should repeal the "Historically Underutilized Businesses" program and eliminate s*x- and race-based discrimination from statute.

The conservative view is that minority groups and women are as capable of starting a successful business as anyone else, and we expect those businesses to succeed or fail based on merit instead of skin color or s*x.

10/30/2025

TCCRI's State Budget & Taxation Task Force shows why reducing Texas' heavy business personal property tax (BBPT) burden will benefit the state. Voters will have the chance to do just that this November by voting for Prop 9 (HJR 1 by Meyer).

10/27/2025

From Goldman Sachs to Bank of America, Texas continues to see financial firms invest in the state. Light regulation and low taxes have made it "no longer New York or nowhere." Many of this year's constitutional amendments will only strengthen this trend.

From Goldman to NYSE, Wall Street stalwarts are expanding in Texas, drawn by business-friendly taxes and regulations.

10/23/2025

Manhattan Institute's new ranking of America's top universities reconsiders which colleges provide the best education for their students. Factors like intellectual diversity, free speech and student outcomes are considered. UT and A&M are in the top five.

View our rankings.

10/15/2025

and realize patients cannot wait. We need meaningful Medicare coverage for screenings now. Thank you for your support and leadership to help bring the across the finish line.