Texas law fails to adequately protect property owners from regulatory takings, exposing many Texans to government abuse. The Legislature should fix this by eliminating specific exemptions in the Private Real Property Preservation Act.
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