This document asks members of Congress to analyze before they criminalize by examining a few key factors before criminalizing conduct. This checklist was jointly released by TPPF, the Heritage Foundation, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Washington Legal Foundation.
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