Texas has taken some steps since Kelo in moving toward protecting its citizens from eminent domain abuse. However, the veto of HB 2006 and the failure to pass HB 3057 last session have left much to be done in restoring Texans’ property rights.
Local Government
Come and Build It: Housing Policy Reform in Texas
Texas is short more than 300,000 housing units, while 90% of Texans are worried about affordability. To ease these twin crises, policymakers passed an ambitious set of free-market-minded measures to boost supply and lower costs. Key points: The 89th Texas Legislature passed five key housing market reforms to increase supply, reduce government interference, and improve...
November 3, 2025