Texas property owners cannot rely on legislative oversight or the political process to protect them from negligent and abusive condemnation practices. The Legislature should require courts to award legal fees to property owners if the final compensation for a condemned property is greater than 10 percent of the initial offer.
Local Government
Reinvigorating Federalism and Fiscal Discipline in Texas: Establishing the Office of State Sovereignty
Texas governments received $84.3 billion in federal funding in 2023, raising concerns over financial dependency and regulatory consequences. Creating an Office of State Sovereignty to monitor the application, receipt, and conditions of this aid could mitigate fiscal risk and improve transparency. Key points: Texas lacks a centralized system to oversee federal grants potentially flowing to...
September 9, 2026