In 1977, Texas created the Sunset Advisory Commission (SAC) to make government more efficient. As part of this process, each state agency has a sunset date, or a date whereby they are automatically “sunsetted” unless extended by the Texas Legislature. This was designed to eliminate unnecessary or outdated regulatory bodies, and streamlining regulatory processes.
Local Government
Exploring The Texas Housing Market: Conditions, Constraints and Capacity for Development
Texas’s housing market is challenged by supply-side constraints, rooted in restrictive zoning, large-lot mandates, escalating regulatory fees, and runaway property taxation. Key Points: Texas’s housing affordability crisis is supply-driven: a 306,000-home shortfall, falling permits, and a $321,000 median price reflect regulatory barriers blocking construction needed to meet population growth. Government regulation accounts for 23.8% of...
October 28, 2026