Texas has been one step ahead of the rest of the country in passing major telecom reform legislation, leading to deregulation of local telephone service for more than 15 million Texans and allowing unfettered competition, reduced costs, and greater choices in the market place.
Economy
Austin’s Simple Fix for Soaring Housing Costs
After years of watching home prices skyrocket out of reach for first responders, nurses, and young families, in December 2023, Austin city council voted to rewrite its zoning code. The first phase of its HOME Initiative—known as HOME-1—effectively allowed up to three homes on most lots that previously could host only one. A year later,...
December 9, 2025