Spotlight: The Texas Enterprise Fund was written by Vice President of Research and Center for Economic Freedom Director Bill Peacock and Center for Economic Freedom Research Associate Cody Ross. A business funded by the TEF must file an application with specific plans for its projects and the expected economic growth.
Property Rights
Restoring Private Property Rights: Regulatory Takings
Municipal regulations like zoning ordinances can infringe on private property rights and distort the housing market. Key points: Private property rights are under threat from municipal zoning ordinances and design mandates. Texas law has failed to adequately protect property owners from regulatory takings. By closing the municipal loophole, Texas can be the national leader in...
April 6, 2026