Once again, Texas legislators have filed bills aimed specifically at a single company–Texas Central–in an effort to stop the proposed
Theft is Still Legal
Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement agencies to seize property with little or no judicial oversight. “Policing for profits,” as
The Wall of Tyranny
To build his beloved wall, President Trump has declared a national emergency, thereby allowing him to bypass Congress to fund
Eminent Domain Reform vs. the “Public Interest”
While eminent domain reform is a priority for many legislators and interest groups, meaningful reform is not likely to occur
Real Eminent Domain Reform
A growing number of Texas legislators and interest groups are making eminent domain reform a priority in this legislative session.
Transparency does not Protect Property Rights
The new mantra for the purported defenders of property rights in Texas is transparency, accountability, and fairness. A recent article
A Principled Way to Stop the Bullet Train
Once again, Texas lawmakers will consider bills aimed at a single, specific company–Texas Central. Of course, the three bills introduced
Principles for Unprincipled Times
Democrats and “Progressives” are not known for their defense of property rights. Indeed, most of their proposals involve the violation