My name is Rod Bordelon and I am appearing on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation testifying in support of House Bill 2350 relating to state preemption of municipal and county licensing regulations and ordinances. In recent years, local jurisdictions have established many of their own regulations of commerce, which are different than state regulations, leading to a “patchwork” of regulations and regulatory inconsistency that individuals and businesses are
forced to comply with.
Local Government
Growing Pains: The Cost and Contribution of Impact Fees in Texas
Texas’s rapidly growing population requires new infrastructure and improvements, which oftentimes come at great expense. To fund these projects, local officials often impose impact fees on new development—but their use comes at a cost. Key points: Texas is the fastest-growing state in the nation. As such, it has robust infrastructure requirements. To help finance capital...
August 12, 2026