Brian Phillips, Author at Texas Institute for Property Rights

An Interview with Dr. Tara Smith

In this interview, Dr. Tara Smith, professor of philosophy at The University of Texas-Austin, discusses the connection between free speech

In the last post, we briefly examined the contradictory goals of some opponents of Austin’s proposed new land-use regulations. The

It is understandable that individuals are more passionate about property rights issues that have a direct impact on their lives.

For the past five years, the city of Austin has been working on a revised land-use ordinance called CodeNext. The

Twenty-five years ago, Al Norman led an effort to prevent Walmart from building a store in Greenfield, Massachusetts. In the

The right to property means the freedom to create, use, keep, trade, and dispose of values. The ways in which

The former mayor of Anaheim, California, Curt Pringle, has an inspiring story about how his city was able to redevelop

With the exception of those who have taken a vow of poverty, human beings desire “stuff.” We want more than