Where Principle Meets Policy | Independent Analysis Based on Liberty Principles
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1️⃣ On March 2, 1836, Texas declared independence from centralized control.
Today, we need a different kind of independence — independence from overburdening property taxes, unchecked spending, & regulatory overreach.
That’s why we created the Texas Liberty Compact. 🧵
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(🧵1/9) Texas AG @KenPaxtonTX has launched an investigation into hundreds of data center developments over compliance with Texas water-use reporting requirements.
There’s an important distinction here between enforcing existing law & targeting a particular industry.
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(8/) Data centers raise legitimate policy questions involving water, electricity, infrastructure costs, tax incentives, & rapid industrial development.
Where existing law applies, enforce it. Where new rules are needed, those questions belong before the #txlege.
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(9/9) We examine Paxton’s investigation, Texas water-use reporting requirements, the expanding state scrutiny of data centers, & the policy implications of moving from neutral enforcement toward industry-specific intervention. #txlege
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(🧵1/8) A major Second Amendment ruling from the Fifth Circuit could be headed toward an even bigger fight. #txlege
The court struck down federal restrictions on direct interstate handgun sales, creating a conflict with another federal appeals court. Here’s what happened and why it matters ⤵️
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(7/) The ruling is also important for what it does NOT say.
It does not invalidate background checks or hold that every condition on purchasing a firearm violates the Second Amendment.
The key question is where regulation ends & a categorical prohibition begins.
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(8/8) This is also the latest in several firearms cases we’ve been tracking involving Texas & the Fifth Circuit, from Texas handgun trespass laws to the National Firearms Act (NFA).
With federal appellate courts now divided, interstate handgun sales could eventually become another Second Amendment question for the #SCOTUS.
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(🧵1/8) Gov. @GregAbbott_TX has directed TxDOT to freeze approvals for new Flock cameras & other automated license plate readers along state-owned roads.
It is the latest restriction on ALPR expansion in Texas, but significant questions remain. #txlege
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(7/) #txlege lawmakers had an opportunity to address ALPRs during the last session.
State Rep. @brianeharrison & State Rep. @BucyForTexas filed separate bills establishing statutory limits on government ALPR use. Neither bill received a hearing.
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(8/8) Executive directives should not substitute for the legislative process.
The 90th #txlege should openly debate the full range of options, including safeguards, strict limits, or prohibiting government use of networked ALPR surveillance altogether.
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