Voluntary assumption of responsibility between parties is essential to a free market and has been used in the contracting industry to create efficiencies and lower costs to property owners, tenants, and consumers. Prohibiting free contracting in this case would result in more lawsuits.
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...