While HB 2101 would not formally license reroofers, there is no reason for the government to get involved to mandate that reroofers (or roofers) register with the government and pay fees. This is because there is no clear indication that roofing creates risks for the public’s health and safety that are not already addressed by both the current legal system and market factors.
Taxes & Spending
The Staggering Amount of New Debt Added in May 2026
On May 2nd, 2026, Texas voters did something astonishing. They approved more new debt in that single afternoon than the entire gross domestic product of the country of Uganda. The $76.4 billion in new principal debt authorized that day won’t be issued tomorrow; but with voter approval in-hand, local governments now have the go-ahead to borrow more and add onto the $368.3 billion in principal debt already owed. Of course, these totals...
July 21, 2026