Government should not interfere in contractual agreements between two private parties in a market economy. Statutorily limiting parties’ ability to contract in their own interests has an adverse effect on the courts, taxpayers, and consumers in Texas.
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Local Government Spending
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
August 10, 2026