“Lawmakers are spending too much, using the Economic Stabilization Fund for new programs, and are not making provisions for a broad-based tax cut that will boost the Texas economy during increasing signs of a national slowdown,” said Arlene Wohlgemuth, ex
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