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Property Rights and Pollution, Part 1

July 31, 2017 Brian Phillips Environmentalism, Property

The following is an excerpt from The Innovator Versus the Collective. For decades, the government has sought to reduce pollution

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The People Versus the People

July 27, 2017 Brian Phillips Taxes

We often hear exhortations that government officials should act on the “will of the people.” But since the citizens are

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The Bathroom Bill Debate

July 25, 2017 Brian Phillips Property

One of the items on the agenda for the special session of the Texas Legislature is a “bathroom bill.” Hotly

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Conflicting “Rights”

July 20, 2017 Brian Phillips Property

In a recent column about open carry, Houston Chronicle business writer Chris Tomlinson writes: Texas law prioritizes property and employer

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“Innovation” Versus Innovation

July 18, 2017 Brian Phillips Business Regulations

Last week, the Houston Chronicle asked, “Where should Houston’s innovation district be?” The question implies that this is an issue

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The Ike Dike

July 13, 2017 Brian Phillips Taxes

Texas politicians have been pressuring the Trump Administration to fund the Ike Dike as a part of infrastructure improvements. On

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Local Control Needs to be Controlled

July 11, 2017 Brian Phillips Property, Zoning and Land Use

In November 2015, the Austin City Council passed a temporary moratorium on new licenses for Type 2, non-owner-occupied short-term rentals

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Making Judgment Illegal

July 8, 2017 Brian Phillips Property, Zoning and Land Use

The city of Frisco is considering an ordinance that will require developers to devote at least 10 percent of their

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