My name is Rod Bordelon and I am appearing on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation testifying in support of House Bill 2350 relating to state preemption of municipal and county licensing regulations and ordinances. In recent years, local jurisdictions have established many of their own regulations of commerce, which are different than state regulations, leading to a “patchwork” of regulations and regulatory inconsistency that individuals and businesses are
forced to comply with.
Local Government
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Kemp
Many city, county, and school district officials are right now deciding where to set tax rates for the next fiscal year. In some cases, these local decisions will push property taxes higher, creating new challenges for families struggling with affordability. Given the very real prospect of tax hikes on the horizon, now is the time...
August 14, 2026