In this brief of amici curiae to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Foundation argues that the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act exceeds the power granted by the Constitution to the U.S. Congress to regulate commerce among the states.
Restoring Private Property Rights: Regulatory Takings
Municipal regulations like zoning ordinances can infringe on private property rights and distort the housing market. Key points: Private property rights are under threat from municipal zoning ordinances and design mandates. Texas law has failed to adequately protect property owners from regulatory takings. By closing the municipal loophole, Texas can be the national leader in...