Texas’ Women’s Health Program and the Tenth Amendment

March 6, 2012

Attempts by the federal government to force Texas to alter its restrictions on Medicaid funding for abortion providers and affiliates contradict state sovereignty and federal case law.

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Fatherhood Begins at Conception, and So Should Child Support

I have been thinking about “Mama Mia.” Not the ABBA songs, but the premise. In the movie musical, the character Donna raised her daughter alone on a Greek island for 20 years. The movie is warm and funny about it. But underneath the charm is a quiet arithmetic: one person carrying the full weight of...

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Taxes & Spending

Hijacked: How the Bond Process is Being Used Against Taxpayers

School bonds are one of the main instruments contributing to Texas’s local government debt, which is currently over half a trillion dollars. Key points: As of 2026, school bond debt in Texas is over $236 billion. In May of 2023, Texas passed 79% of the 245 bond proposals put on the ballot, costing taxpayers $22.9...

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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...

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