Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute

Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute
Founder(s)Texas Conservative Coalition (legislative caucus)
Established1996[1]
FocusConservative public policies in state government
ChairLarry Taylor[2]
BudgetRevenue: $955,909
Expenses: $1,192,239
(FYE December 2015)[3]
WebsiteOfficial website

The Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute (TCCRI) is a conservative think tank in Texas. It was founded in 1996 by state legislators who had a vision to develop and implement conservative public policies in state government. The group states that it "is committed to shaping public policy through a principled approach to state government."[4]

Texas State Senator Larry Taylor was selected as the group's chairman in February 2015.[2] Jeff Sandefer sits on the organization's board.[5]

The group has fought energy regulations in Texas[6] and opposed stricter campaign finance disclosure limits.[7]

  1. ^ "TX Conservative Coalition elects Harper Brown President". Greater Irving Chamber of Commerce. April 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  2. ^ a b "TCCRI Announces Senator Larry Taylor as New Board President". Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  4. ^ "LIFT Principles". Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  5. ^ McGaughy, Lauren; Saleh Rauf, David (May 22, 2015). "Tax records show oil billionaire behind videotape scheme at Capitol". Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Texas GOP Vows To Fight Feds Over Energy Regulation". CBS. Associated Press. July 19, 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  7. ^ "Texas Lawmakers Mull More 'Dark Money' Disclosure". CBS. May 1, 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.