The left’s latest attack on pickup trucks is because they’re large and scary and allegedly bad for the environment. Unlike with the right to bear arms, there is no constitutional amendment protecting our right to own vehicles — other than a generally recognized right to move about freely (Crandall v. Nevada, 1867) — and, with...
For most law-abiding citizens, identification is so routine we barely think about it. But without an ID, everyday tasks become major obstacles. You cannot easily apply for a job, secure housing, open a bank account or handle basic paperwork without the ability to verify your identity. For someone leaving incarceration and trying to reenter society...
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...