Public policy in Texas should favor private production. When governments duplicate what is provided in the private sector, government pre-empts competition, stifles entrepreneurial opportunity, destroys economic growth, and raises the price of doing business.
Bringing Down the House (Price)
A decade ago, the typical Texas home value was about $181,000. Today, it’s ballooned to around $302,000. As home prices increase so too does the barrier to entry get higher. A recent study estimates it would take 7 years for a median-income Texas household to save up for a 20% down payment. But you don’t...