Texas should eliminate the current licensing requirement for geoscientists. Occupational licensing of geoscientists burdens business, limits career opportunities for individuals who may conduct geoscientific work, and has not proven to protect consumers or the public.
Local Government
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,...
August 7, 2026