As of September, individuals in Texas will no longer require a license from the state to offer plumbing services. Talk
Category: Business Regulations
The Moral Way to Control “Party Houses”
One of the complaints about short-term rentals (STRs) is that some of them turn into “party houses”–a weekend destination for
Whose Property Rights Should We Protect?
Debates over property rights issues are often filled with claims that reveal a complete misunderstanding of property rights. For example,
Free Speech and Property Rights
Senate Bill 2373 would allow the Texas Attorney General to sue social media companies for restricting users’ freedom of expression.
Punish the Guilty
The Texas House recently heard testimony on the regulation of short-term rentals (STRs) by local governments. The City of Austin
The Hypocrisy of STR Opponents
Opponents of short-term rentals (STRs) often claim that the owners of such properties are operating a commercial business in a
ReRoute the Route
A new group has been formed to oppose the proposed bullet train between Dallas and Houston. ReRoute the Route–a coalition
Tucker’s Diatribe
On January 3, Tucker Carlson delivered a diatribe ostensibly attacking the ruling class in Washington. But his real message was