This letter requests that the Sunset Advisory Commission, as part of its review of the Texas Department of Public Safety, examine the issue of the Private Security Board’s disqualification of many otherwise qualified professionals from occupations such as locksmith and alarm salesperson solely because of a minor criminal offense that occurred many years ago.
Local Government
Housing Affordability: Overview and Model Legislation
Burdensome regulation coupled with tax-and-spend policies has led to a housing affordability crisis in Texas. Key points: In the last four years, the median housing price in Texas has outpaced the income of Texas families. Property taxes play a large role in the costs of housing and at a rate of 1.66%, Texas has the...
March 18, 2024