Texas has taken some steps since Kelo in moving toward protecting its citizens from eminent domain abuse. However, the veto of HB 2006 and the failure to pass HB 3057 last session have left much to be done in restoring Texans’ property rights.
Economy
Austin’s Simple Fix for Soaring Housing Costs
After years of watching home prices skyrocket out of reach for first responders, nurses, and young families, in December 2023, Austin city council voted to rewrite its zoning code. The first phase of its HOME Initiative—known as HOME-1—effectively allowed up to three homes on most lots that previously could host only one. A year later,...
December 9, 2025