Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code, also known as the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, benefits businesses at the expense of Texans. Chapter 312 is in need of significant reform to allow for greater public participation should the Legislature fail to allow it to expire.
Energy & Environment
The Energy Subsidy Trap: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Proved Subsidies Are Nearly Impossible to Remove
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, was supposed to be a decisive break from government intervention in energy markets. Instead, it became a masterclass in why energy subsidies represent one of the most persistent forms of government market intervention. When Congress first debated energy policy reform, the U.S....
July 23, 2025