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.
Homeless Services Audits: Overview and Model Legislation
In 2013, the Obama administration offered “Housing First” as the means to end homelessness in 10 years. A decade later, homelessness is more prevalent than ever, and the taxpayer has been financing ever increasing funding to programs that are failing to achieve their stated goal of ending homelessness. Key Points: The “Housing First” approach was...