The upcoming legislative Texas legislative session promises to include another battle between the state and local governments. Lawmakers have already
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The Border Wall vs. Security
President Trump has argued that his proposed border wall is necessary to protect the nation’s security. Sadly, the wall presents
Principles vs. the Mob
In September, the Austin American-Statesman published a three-part series on the growing conflict between the owners of some short-term rentals
Zoning and Affordable Housing
In early December, Minneapolis enacted an extensive reduction in the city’s zoning laws by eliminating single-family zoning. Developers will soon
The Evil of Accepting a “Necessary Evil”
Atascosa County Farm Bureau President Pete Pawelek has called for reform of Texas’s eminent domain laws. He claims that current
Calling the Kettle Black
A recent story in the Texas Tribune details the difficulties that the holders of Section 8 vouchers have in locating
An Airbnb Experience
For some time, I have been defending short-term rentals (STRs), such as the accommodations offered through companies like Airbnb. This
Who Owns Dinosaur Fossils?
In late November, a federal judge in Fort Worth ruled that a Wichita Falls anesthesiologist and fossil enthusiast could keep