Disgorgement represents a major increase in regulation on Texas’ world-class electricity market that would reduce competition, harm consumers, and put the economic benefits Texans have gained from deregulation at risk. See also our previous research and testimony.
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