Texas needs a positive definition of “public use” in its eminent domain legislation. Legislative changes in 2005, in response to Kelo, attempted to solve this problem, but they came up short. This analysis takes a look at three of the bills up for consideration this session.
Economy
Austin’s Simple Fix for Soaring Housing Costs
After years of watching home prices skyrocket out of reach for first responders, nurses, and young families, in December 2023, Austin city council voted to rewrite its zoning code. The first phase of its HOME Initiative—known as HOME-1—effectively allowed up to three homes on most lots that previously could host only one. A year later,...
December 9, 2025