The juvenile justice system in Texas in 2011 looks very little like the system of the past. Sweeping legislative changes have resulted in a smaller, more cost-efficient and effective system for juvenile offenders. Today, millions in taxpayer dollars have been saved and community-based interventions are helping to help break the cycle of criminality.
Property Rights
Housing Is Too Expensive. Blame Your Local Tree Ordinance.
Matthew Bernard wanted to build a home. He bought a small lot in Oakland, California, and began clearing several diseased and fallen trees that the local fire department had identified as hazards. The result was a $915,000 “mitigation fee” from the city of Oakland—nearly five times the value of the lot itself. Under Oakland’s tree ordinance,...
August 27, 2026