Texas Institute for Property Rights

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

A pair of bills have been introduced in the current Texas legislative session that would limit the regulations that local

More than fifty Texas governments have passed some form of historic preservation laws. Such laws typically prohibit demolition of a

The hypocrisy of many Republicans regarding the use of eminent domain to build Trump’s border wall has been pointed out

In fighting the Trump Administration’s land grab for the purpose of building the border wall, Texas Democrats are calling for

Both “progressives” and conservatives speak about the freedom to choose. Yet, they do so very selectively. They adamantly support an

The mission of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is to be the voice of Texas agriculture. As such, it frequently

Supporters of eminent domain often claim that the Constitution authorizes the government to seize private property for “public uses.” This,