Texans gave policymakers a mandate for freedom in November because they know that freedom is what unleashed the nation’s strongest economy and why Texas created more jobs than all other states combined over the last 10 years. This Agenda is a roadmap to freedom for the 2011 Legislature to keep Texas competitive and at the forefront of national prosperity and economic growth.
Local Government
Growing Pains: The Cost and Contribution of Impact Fees in Texas
Texas’s rapidly growing population requires new infrastructure and improvements, which oftentimes come at great expense. To fund these projects, local officials often impose impact fees on new development—but their use comes at a cost. Key points: Texas is the fastest-growing state in the nation. As such, it has robust infrastructure requirements. To help finance capital...
August 12, 2026