Texans equally deserve regulatory transparency-full disclosure of the costs and benefits of regulation established by state rules. Regulatory transparency is particularly needed in environmental regulations, the most rapidly expanding area of federal and state regulation.
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