Government should not interfere in contractual agreements between two private parties in a market economy. Statutorily limiting parties’ ability to contract in their own interests has an adverse effect on the courts, taxpayers, and consumers in Texas.
Texas Gave Cities a Tool for More Housing Affordability. Some Are Throwing It Away.
Housing affordability is one of the Lone Star State’s – and greater Houston’s – most pressing challenges. Recent estimates suggest Texas’ statewide housing shortage exceeds 300,000 homes, applying upward pressure on rents and prices in ways that squeeze working households, young families, and seniors looking to downsize. The gap is especially severe for first-time homebuyers,...