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
The Enemies of Property Rights: Civil Asset Forfeiture
In 2014, Philadelphia police seized the home of Christos and Markela Sourovelis. Their son, who lived with them, had been
Is Property a Fundamental Right?
A recent article at The Hill claims that property is a fundamental right. This claim illustrates why property rights are