The rise in renewable energy subsidies has distorted the energy market – especially in Texas – imposing high costs to taxpayers and limiting the reliability of the electric grid. The answer to clean air is NOT through government interventions, but through embracing the free market. The U.S. serves as a model for the world and has proven that the free-market approach is the key to achieving low emissions and cleaner air overall.
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...