In late September an immigration think tank published a study that made the claim that 81 percent of new Texas jobs over the past four years went to newly-arrived immigrants. This paper details the flaws in the methodology used in the study while showing how the dynamics of job growth cannot be explained through one factor, such as immigration.
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...