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.
The Explosion of Transmission Costs in ERCOT: Causes, Forecasts, and Policy Solutions
KEY POINTS • Transmission costs in ERCOT rose from $1.5 billion in 2010 to over $5 billion in 2024 and could increase to over $12 billion per year by 2033. • After adjusting for inflation and overall rising electricity demand, the average ratepayer in the ERCOT region paid 57% more in transmission charges in 2024...