HB 2854 would require Texas courts to apply standard rules of statutory interpretation to determine the meaning of statutes and regulations, rather than deferring to the preferred interpretations of administrative agencies arguing before them.
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