The Institute for Justice (IJ) is at the forefront of the national battle to protect property rights from eminent domain abuse. In collaboration with the Foundation, Clark Neily, one of IJ’s senior attorneys, examines the current situation in Texas and proposes changes to Texas law that would provide protections for private ownership of land once thought to be enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.
Tracking Local Government Debt in Texas: 2016 – 2025
Local governments in Texas have accumulated excessive public debt. Strict reforms are necessary to restore fiscal discipline. Key points: In fiscal year 2025, local government borrowing reached nearly $561 billion in combined principal and interest, which is $17,706 in debt per capita. From 2016 to 2025, total local debt rose from $331.8 billion to $561...