The Texas Department of Insurance is undergoing Sunset Review in 2008. This Q&A is based on the Center for Economic Freedom’s response to a series of questions on TDI from the Texas Sunset Commission.
Property Rights
Restoring Private Property Rights: Regulatory Takings
Municipal regulations like zoning ordinances can infringe on private property rights and distort the housing market. Key points: Private property rights are under threat from municipal zoning ordinances and design mandates. Texas law has failed to adequately protect property owners from regulatory takings. By closing the municipal loophole, Texas can be the national leader in...
April 6, 2026