As debate over Texas data centers grows, so do calls for moratoriums and local veto power. But should private property rights depend on who wants to buy the land? We examine why conservatives should defend objective rules, neighboring property rights, and free enterprise without abandoning fundamental property rights.
As Texas conservatives debate data centers, the real test is whether they will defend free enterprise even when a project becomes politically unpopular.
As lawmakers increasingly justify internet regulation in the name of child protection, conservatives should be careful not to trade parental authority for government control. From app store age verification laws to social media bans for minors, the growing push for state-managed online access raises serious concerns about privacy, free speech, data security, and the proper role of government.
Texas lawmakers are once again pursuing government efficiency reforms, but history shows the state has repeatedly confronted bureaucratic growth before. A look at past reform efforts and what today’s proposals may actually accomplish.
Texas has an opportunity to seriously confront the growth of the administrative state and regulatory bureaucracy. Meaningful reform will require more than symbolism and temporary committees.
Political “effectiveness” is often measured by power, influence, or legislative victories, but true effectiveness should also include fidelity to principle and protection of liberty.
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