The city of Cuero has a vacant building ordinance that requires property owners to maintain vacant buildings or else. And
Tag: preservation
Protecting “Our” Trees
A recent opinion piece in the Houston Chronicle asks, “Why can’t Montrose protect its trees?” The simple answer is, Montrose
Preservation vs. Affordable Housing
The Austin Historic Landmark Commission recently ruled against designating the former home of a Texas Supreme Court justice an historical
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 6
Competing Values The Houston Chronicle recently profiled a couple who have installed synthetic turf in their Houston Heights yard. They
Defending the Principle of Property Rights
It is understandable that individuals are more passionate about property rights issues that have a direct impact on their lives.
The Morality of Tree Ordinances
On Christmas Eve, 2017, owners of a parcel of land in Victoria, Texas, had several oak trees removed from their
Remember the Alamo
For thirteen days in early 1836, the Mexican army laid siege to the Alamo. When the battle had ended, nearly