Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Phillips for his refusal to bake a cake for
Category: Blog
Principles, Politics, and Planning, Part 1
In 2012, Austin began the process of rewriting the city’s land-use regulations. The project came to be named CodeNext, and
Lobbyists Aren’t the Culprit
We often hear claims that lobbyists have undue influence on the legislative process. These claims are usually accompanied with horror
Wanna Bet?
The recent Supreme Court ruling striking down a federal law that prohibited most states from allowing betting on sporting events
Deed Restrictions Versus Property Rights?
Last Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that short-term rentals are not a commercial use of property. The case involved
Ownership Means Control
Last week, I appeared in court to evict a tenant from one of my rental properties. After confirming that the
Defend Texas (and Property Rights)
A new organization, Defend Texas, is pointing out the hypocrisy of some Texas politicians who proclaim support for property rights.
Civil Forfeiture: Guilty Until Proven Innocent
In October 2017, Anthonia Nwaorie was about to board a plane in Houston. The nurse was going to fly to