Current local government permitting is a lengthy, burdensome, and complex process that infringes upon private property rights and violates the foundation and ideals that Texas was built upon. Overall, government regulations can comprise as much as 25% of a unit’sfinal sales price—partly because local governments often changepermitting and development rules midway through construction projects.
Local Government
Ft. Worth ISD’s New Superintendent Scores Big Payday
In October 2025, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath notified Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) trustees and administrators that “chronically low levels of support given to students and very low levels of academic performance” had prompted a state takeover of district operations. In support of the intervention, officials provided ample evidence of the obvious problems, like...
May 27, 2026