House Bill 529 seeks to make juvenile facilities the default pre-adjudication detention facility for juveniles, subject to override by judicial order, in order to reduce the risks to juveniles placed in adult facilities.
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