The debate over new power plants in Texas is based on false premises. Environmentalists and their allies in the media have created the mistaken impression that building new coal-fired power plants necessarily means more air pollution. Texans deserve an energy policy based on air quality realities, rather than on environmentalists’ anti-consumer fear-mongering.
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...