Austin’s short-term rental ordinance is not only bad public policy, but it also violates the Texas Constitution in a whole host of ways. Austin’s unconstitutional overreach must be corrected. This lawsuit, Zaatari, et. al. v. City of Austin, et. al., raises seven separate constitutional concerns with Austin’s STR ordinance.
Resourcing Texas Local Courts for Border-Related Crimes
The border crisis has called for record funding to resource Texas courts along the border to ensure that illegal aliens receive proper adjudication and courts can maintain their caseloads. As the increase in illegal immigration persists, local courts will continue to require additional resources, personnel, and funding. This research uncovers what resources have been allocated...