Counties currently have sufficient authority to manage land use within their borders. The correct action is to extend the existing statutory protections against regulatory takings to cover city regulatory authority. Protecting private property rights through keeping land use controls in check is crucial to Texas’ continued economic and job growth.
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...