Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute

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 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

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]

References
  1. "TX Conservative Coalition elects Harper Brown President". Greater Irving Chamber of Commerce. April 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  2. "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.
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