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We’ve Noticed

What to Know: Texans are paying more for health insurance, and using it less.

The TPPF Take: Skyrocketing premiums and unaffordable deductibles are the legacy of the Affordable Care Act.

“This new study shows that having insurance and having health care are not the same thing,” says TPPF’s David Balat. “The good news for Texas is that we need not wait for Washington to fix health care—we can do it ourselves, at the state level, with policies that work for Texans.” For more healthcare policy updates, subscribe to the Right on Healthcare newsletter.

The Logical Conclusion

What to Know: Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to (again) decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act, pundits are wondering how Chief Justice John Roberts will rule.

The TPPF Take: Chief Justice Roberts’ own thinking forms the basis of the litigation against the ACA, which will be argued before the Supreme Court by TPPF attorney Rob Henneke.

“In the Sebelius case, Roberts saved the ACA by declaring the individual mandate penalty was a tax, because it brought in revenue,” Henneke explains. “Now that Congress has eliminated that penalty, there’s no revenue—and therefore no constitutional tax.”

Election Shenanigans

What to Know: It’s election season, and officials are on the lookout for election irregularities.

The TPPF Take: The Texas Public Policy Foundation will come alongside agencies and groups to help ensure that our votes count.

“Election integrity is a vital matter for all Texans,” says TPPF’s Chuck DeVore. “Our analysis of the 2018 General Election indicates a high likelihood of mail-in ballot fraud in counties with highly competitive elections. Election fraud must be curtailed and Texans’ right to vote without interference or intimidation must be secured.” To see DeVore’s recent appearance on Fox News, click here.