"The Road Forward" details how the passage of Proposition 1, ending diversions from transportation, and reforming contracting and design processes, provides more than adequate funding for transportation through 2017—even after adjusting for construction inflation since 2006.
Property Rights
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...
April 6, 2026