Mandates are no doubt well intentioned, but the unintended consequences are significant.Mandates make health insurance and health care more expensive. The more expensive, theharder it is for business and individuals to afford. The more difficult to afford, the morebusinesses drop health insurance coverage and individuals decide to forego coverage, causingthe rate of uninsured to rise.
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