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Cities Banning Unwanted Businesses
Episode 14
In an attempt to change culture, cities are banning businesses they don’t like.
2 years, 2 months ago
Don’t Ignore Texas’ Local Debt
Episode 13
Local debt is burdening Texans as it exceeds $300 billion. While we often talk about our federal debt, we need to focus on local debt because that's …
2 years, 2 months ago
Rail Moving Forward in Texas?
Episode 12
A long-awaited High-Speed Rail project seems to be gaining some momentum, but is it right for Texas?
2 years, 2 months ago
Where Job Growth is Happening in Texas
Episode 11
Pockets of Texas are seeing meteoric growth in jobs. The success is largely owed to ease of regulation, something local governments must maintain t…
2 years, 2 months ago
Texas Towns Bloom in Unincorporated Areas
Episode 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syF2MJkgsNM Boomtowns have grown in Texas’ unincorporated areas because of the freedom and flexibility that they of…
2 years, 2 months ago
Do You Know What Your School Districts Are Spending On?
Episode 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11dSqvsQpyE School districts across the state are spending big with little oversight. Big and small districts alike…
2 years, 3 months ago
Financial State of Texas Cities
Episode 8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZWq0TBQS8o Texas Cities, like all others, are facing significant fiscal challenges and taxpayers are on the hook f…
2 years, 3 months ago
Do You Live In One of Texas’ Fastest Growing Cities?
Episode 7
https://youtu.be/aYl6Yu9bNBI The US Census Bureau released its list of fast-growing cities and Texas cities’ top list. Low taxes, regulation, and aff…
2 years, 3 months ago
Homeownership Out of Reach?
Episode 6
Things in and out of our control are driving up the cost of housing and shutting young people out of the market. Zoning and other regulations are s…
2 years, 3 months ago
Local Governments Are Looking to Ban Short Term Rentals
Episode 5
Across the state of Texas, local governments are further regulating and, in many instances, banning short-term rentals like Airbnb, Vrbo, and other…
2 years, 4 months ago