Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently announced his “Texas Plan”: Restoring the Rule of Law with States Leading the Way. The plan calls for an Article V convention of states to propose constitutional amendments to rein in the federal government.
Local Government
Easing Texas Housing Affordability Through State Legislation
In our constitutional system, individuals have rights and governments have certain powers to protect those rights and to promote the common good. When local regulation unduly interferes with individual property rights, it is appropriate for the sovereign state government to act. From exceptionally high lot-size regulations to impossible land setback requirements, and other overly-burdensome constraints,...
January 30, 2023