In recent years, transparency has become a popular political buzzword. From legislators to taxpayers, everyone seems to want government to
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Principles and the Courts
A recent article on Texas Public Radio illustrates what happens when the courts abandon one of their primary responsibilities: defining
Preservation vs. Affordable Housing
The Austin Historic Landmark Commission recently ruled against designating the former home of a Texas Supreme Court justice an historical
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 Roundup 9
The Guardian has an article on the border wall that touches on a deeper, and equally divisive issue: drug prohibition.
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
Eminent Domain: Reform vs. Repeal
With the Texas legislature in session, calls for reform of existing laws regarding property rights resound across the state. One