Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute

What Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute does

Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute (TCCRI) is a private nonprofit public policy think tank headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 1996. The organization's core function is to produce conservative policy research and recommendations for the Texas state government through a distinctive Task Force model: during legislative interim periods, six issue-specific task forces — State Budget & Taxation, Education Choice & Workforce, Criminal Justice & Government Reform, Energy & Infrastructure, Free Enterprise & Government Regulation, and Healthcare & Human Services — are chaired by Texas House and Senate members and develop policy recommendations for upcoming legislative sessions.

TCCRI's deliverables include Task Force Reports, White Papers, and Testimony & Public Comment submissions to Texas legislative committees (recent submissions cover data center water usage, homelessness and mental health, healthcare cost drivers, and the Tort Claims Act). The organization also operates the LIFT Perspectives blog, publishes press releases, and convenes signature events including the annual Summer Legislative Conference Dinner and the biennial Black Tie & Boots Gala. Founded in 2009, the Clements Legislative Study Program places conservative college students as interns in Texas legislator offices during legislative sessions and is described as one of the most prestigious and largest such programs in Texas.

TCCRI does not sell commercial products; revenue is derived from contributions and donations rather than product sales, and financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by a board including current and former Texas legislators (Senator Phil King as Board Chairman, Representatives Tom Oliverson and Dennis Paul) and private-sector directors (Mindy Carr of Oncor, Carrie Simmons of Texas Lobby Group, David White of Public Blueprint). Senior staff include Tom Aldred (Executive Director), Mia Garza McCord (President), Larry Taylor (Staff President, formerly Board Chairman), Russell H. Withers (General Counsel and Policy Director), and Gray Rutledge (Communications). TCCRI operates exclusively within the State of Texas.

Name

Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute

Legal name

Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute

Website

https://txccri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute (TCCRI) is an Austin-based, nonprofit public policy think tank founded in 1996 that develops conservative policy recommendations for the Texas Legislature through legislator-chaired task forces, white papers, and legislative testimony, funded by donations.

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Public Policy Research

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Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

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Policy, Regulatory & Public Affairs Research (BPAHALAF)

Keywords

• Public policy research
• Conservative think tank
• Legislative task forces
• Policy task forces
• Legislative internships

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Contributions and Donations: TCCRI operates as a nonprofit and accepts contributions from individuals and organizations aligned with its conservative policy mission. The organization maintains a 'Contribute' page on its website.

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

TCCRI conducts conservative public policy research and organizes six issue-focused Task Forces (State Budget & Taxation, Education Choice & Workforce, Criminal Justice & Government Reform, Energy & Infrastructure, Free Enterprise & Government Regulation, and Healthcare & Human Services) chaired by Texas House and Senate members. It produces Task Force Reports, White Papers, legislative Testimony & Public Comment, and operates the LIFT Perspectives blog, all grounded in its LIFT principles (Limited Government, Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, Traditional Values) to inform Texas state legislative decision-making.

Product overview

TCCRI operates as a unified policy research organization offering multiple interconnected products and services centered on conservative public policy research for Texas. The core portfolio includes Task Force Reports and White Papers providing in-depth policy analysis, Testimony & Public Comment submissions to legislative committees, and LIFT Perspectives as the organization's blog for ongoing commentary. The Clements Legislative Study Program serves as an educational pipeline developing future conservative leaders through Capitol internships. All offerings are grounded in the LIFT Principles framework of Limited Government, Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise, and Traditional Values.

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Brands

• LIFT Perspectives: TCCRI's blog featuring commentary from TCCRI's policy experts on conservative public policy topics.
• Clements Legislative Study Program

Products and services

• Task Force Reports Issue-specific conservative policy research reports developed by six Task Forces chaired by Texas House and Senate members, published ahead of legislative sessions with concrete policy recommendations for Texas state government.
• White Papers In-depth conservative policy analyses of specific issues of interest and consequence, providing policy recommendations rooted in TCCRI's LIFT principles for Texas policymakers and stakeholders.
• Testimony & Public Comment Research submissions to Texas Legislature committees containing background information, context, and specific conservative policy recommendations on legislative matters before the committees.
• Clements Legislative Study Program Internship program placing conservative college students in Texas Capitol legislator offices during legislative sessions to learn public policy development firsthand; recognized as one of the most prestigious and largest internships of its kind in Texas.

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Restore American Classrooms CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCCRI partnered with this coalition to promote the distribution of Ten Commandments posters to Texas public schools following Senate Bill 10's passage. The initiative allows Texans to donate posters to local schools through restoreamericanclassrooms.com.

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Market position

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Profiles11 records

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