A recent editorial in the Austin American-Statesman called for legislators to enact “common-sense” reforms of the state’s civil asset forfeiture
Category: Property
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
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
Free Speech or Property Rights?
Over the past decade (and perhaps longer) there has been a trend for business owners to claim that a law
When the Punishment Doesn’t Fit the Non-crime
Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement agencies to seize property that they believe was used in illegal activity. But they
The Rule of Capture
In Texas, ownership of subsurface resources, such as oil and water, is governed by the “rule of capture.” If an
When Political Ends Clash
Daniel Hertz, writing on CityLab.com, presents an interesting idea. The title of his article, “Housing Can’t Be Both Affordable and