In November 2015, the Austin City Council passed a temporary moratorium on new licenses for Type 2, non-owner-occupied short-term rentals
Author: Brian Phillips
Making Judgment Illegal
The city of Frisco is considering an ordinance that will require developers to devote at least 10 percent of their
A History Lesson
Many Americans view history as little more than a collection of semi-interesting stories. History, they believe, has little bearing on
Texas Patriots Talk
The following talk was delivered to the Texas Patriots by Brian Phillips. The topic was individual rights.
The Innovator Versus the Collective
At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain, many textile workers rebelled against the labor-saving machines being introduced.
Individual Rights and Government Wrongs
Politicians and pundits regularly decry the increasingly divisive nature of American politics. From the Tea Parties to Occupy Wall Street,
About the Texas Institute for Property Rights
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