Property rights are the basis of all other freedoms we enjoy. If the government is going to allow our property to be taken under the power of eminent domain, then the property should be taken for a constitutionally authorized public use.
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