This PowerPoint presentation was given by former FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate at the Foundation’s April 14, 2010 Policy Primer on Network Neutrality at the Omni Downtown Austin Hotel.
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