Enjoy the fully archived Orientation. This tone-setting event was held January 29-30 and February 3-4, 2003, in Austin, Texas, and features speeches by the Governor, Lt. Gov., House Speaker, Attorney General, Supreme Court Chief Justice, Agriculture Commissioner, and House and Senate committee chairman, as well as numerous policy experts.
Local Government
Growing Pains: The Cost and Contribution of Impact Fees in Texas
Texas’s rapidly growing population requires new infrastructure and improvements, which oftentimes come at great expense. To fund these projects, local officials often impose impact fees on new development—but their use comes at a cost. Key points: Texas is the fastest-growing state in the nation. As such, it has robust infrastructure requirements. To help finance capital...
August 12, 2026