Information from government sources is supplemented with input from practitioners and individuals regarding the latest regulatory news, and the site also compiles the latest media coverage of regulatory activity. On October 9 the Texas Public Policy Foundation established a permanent presence in the state capital with the opening of its new Austin office. The new TPPF office is located one block from the State Capitol at 502 East 11th Street, Suite 410, in the Texas Association of Broadcasters Building. Chaired by Dr. Wendy Lee Gramm, the Foundation impacts state and local government by conducting research on emerging policy issues and distributing the findings to policy makers, the media, opinion leaders and the general public. Lee Adams will be responsible for communications with the legislative and executive branches as well as serving as spokesman to the Capitol Press Corps and statewide media.
Coursework includes interdisciplinary studies in theology, philosophy, ethics, history and politics.
Applicants compete for 14 fellowship positions during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Applications for spring fellowship positions must be postmarked by November 16, 2000.