Production of crude oil and natural gas has historically fluctuated based on many market-driven and geopolitical factors. Because the Texas Legislature collects severance taxes from this volatile production to primarily fund the state’s rainy day fund, the purpose for and use of the ESF must be worthy.
Invited Testimony to the Senate Committee on Local Government: Squatting Interim Charge
Chairman Bettencourt and Members of the Committee, My name is James Quintero and I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Thank you for theopportunity to present to the committee today and for investigating a matter of great importance to those who place a premium on property rights, public safety, and the rule of law. As...