Since its inception, the Texas Public Policy Foundation has emphasized the importance of private property rights, not only as rampart of limited government, but also as the indispensable base of a free market economy as well as the financial success this state has witnessed, thanks to the Texas Model. To that end, the Foundation has conducted repeated inquiries as to quality of Texas’ eminent domain laws, placing special significance on how the government can better thread the needle, which defines the precarious balance between public necessity and individual liberty.
Family
On Father’s Day, A Reflection on Abiding Support
With Father’s Day right around the corner, I find myself once again reflecting on the love, care, and guidance I’ve been shown by father over the 27 years of my life. I certainly would not be who I am now without his unconditional and unceasing concern and constant desire to ensure my well-being and good,...
June 19, 2026