In the next few days, the Legislative Budget Board will adopt a spending limit for the 2014-15 biennium. On the eve of this occasion, conservatives call for fiscal discipline and an eye toward the future.”
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...