While HB 2101 would not formally license reroofers, there is no reason for the government to get involved to mandate that reroofers (or roofers) register with the government and pay fees. This is because there is no clear indication that roofing creates risks for the public’s health and safety that are not already addressed by both the current legal system and market factors.
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...