In 1995, the Legislature passed the Texas Real Private Property Rights Preservation Act, providing compensation to property owners for loss of value due to new regulations on land use. Unfortunately, the act exempts municipalities. Since cities, due to re-zoning activities, are the largest condemnors, this exemption practically renders the act ineffective.
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Why Texas Needs a Right to Repair Law
It is true: “they just don’t make ‘em like they used to.” Giving consumers true ownership and control over how to use, modify, and fix their personal property is a crucial step toward unraveling this reality—best accomplished through a right to repair. Key Points: The right to repair presents a tension between the interests of...
July 29, 2024