A pair of bills have been introduced in the current Texas legislative session that would limit the regulations that local
Preservation vs. Property Rights
More than fifty Texas governments have passed some form of historic preservation laws. Such laws typically prohibit demolition of a
The Roundup 8
The hypocrisy of many Republicans regarding the use of eminent domain to build Trump’s border wall has been pointed out
Political Expediency Trumps Principles
In fighting the Trump Administration’s land grab for the purpose of building the border wall, Texas Democrats are calling for
The Freedom to Choose
Both “progressives” and conservatives speak about the freedom to choose. Yet, they do so very selectively. They adamantly support an
Conceding Principles
The mission of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is to be the voice of Texas agriculture. As such, it frequently
It’s in the Constitution
Supporters of eminent domain often claim that the Constitution authorizes the government to seize private property for “public uses.” This,
Ignoble Means, Ignoble Ends
Last week, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation that will prohibit the federal Bureau of Land Management from