Asbestos litigation is a nationwide phenomenon. It is important to determine the costs it has produced for the nation’s economy, and the way it has affected us all. The impact on Texas is – and will continue to be – significant, as this review demonstrates.
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...