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What to Know: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will be the opening session keynote speaker for Policy Orientation 2021 ([link removed] ) , which kicks off on Wednesday.

The TPPF Take: Policy Orientation 2021 is sold out, but you can still participate online.

“The challenges facing Texas are the challenges facing the rest of the nation—how do we preserve our freedoms while working together to forge a better state and nation?” says TPPF’s Chuck DeVore. “In conversations we’ll hold throughout the three-day event, our experts and leaders from throughout the U.S. will discuss the principles key to achieving these aims—and how to put those principles into action.”

For more on Policy Orientation 2021, click here.
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Election Protection

What to Know: U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation have announced the formation of the Election Protection Project. ([link removed] )

The TPPF Take: McCaul and TPPF will be working with state officials and organizations to propose legislative measures to enhance and bolster the security and integrity of our nation’s election system.

“The 2020 election has highlighted several areas in which the administration of our elections can be improved,” says TPPF’s Kevin Roberts. “The American people deserve a process that is transparent, secure, and efficient. The Constitution vests authority to administer elections in the states. The goal of the Election Protection Project will be to promote best practices to combat voter fraud and protect legitimate votes.”

For more on the Election Protection Project, click here.
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Pharmacy Deserts

What to Know: “Pharmacy deserts”—areas without pharmacies—are growing ([link removed] ) , as pandemic lockdowns have forced the closure of many small drug stores.

The TPPF Take: Here’s where allowing doctors to dispense medicines to patients would be helpful.

“Efforts to expand physicians’ ability to dispense drugs are contested by The Texas State Board of Pharmacy,” says TPPF’s David Balat. “Their primary stated reasons for opposition are patient safety, the need for regulatory oversight, and potential conflicts of interest. Even though all of these points have been debunked, Texas is still one of five states in the nation that does not allow for a competitive option that is safe and affordable.”

More on allowing doctors to dispense medications, click here.
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