On Christmas Eve, 2017, owners of a parcel of land in Victoria, Texas, had several oak trees removed from their
Category: Briefs & Papers
Principles and Eminent Domain
Calls for new laws regarding the use of eminent domain echo across the state. Rural land owners are finding their
Local Control Means Local Tyranny
In the 2017 legislative session, Texas lawmakers sought to restrict the ability of local governments to violate property rights. Not
Short-term Rentals and Property Rights
In the 2017 legislative session, Texas lawmakers considered numerous bills aimed at limiting the ability of local governments to pass
Exposing the Unspoken Premises in Policy Debates
On Christmas Eve 2017, a property owner in Victoria had two large oak trees removed. Victorians immediately protested and sought
The Affordable Housing Crisis: Causes and Cures
In recent years, we have repeatedly been told that Texas is facing an affordable housing crisis. In June 2017, the
Eminent Domain: Just Compensation is an Injustice
The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution states that private property shall not be taken for public use without
Preserving Our Heritage
Advocates of historic preservation talk about preserving our heritage. They claim that the way to do this is to protect