Texas should eliminate the current licensing requirement for geoscientists. Occupational licensing of geoscientists burdens business, limits career opportunities for individuals who may conduct geoscientific work, and has not proven to protect consumers or the public.
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