An open letter from 14 fiscally conservative groups to Members of the Texas Legislature calling on lawmakers to show spending restraint, to protect the rainy day fund, and to avoid going the road of California.
Property Rights
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...
April 6, 2026