By Eric Martinez
Aversion to “Big Government” is something that resonates quite candidly throughout the Lone Star State—just try to extol the wonders of Washington to see a Texan’s eye’s roll. But what happens when “Big Government” moves into our own backyard using local control as justification? Further, what is the role of local government public policymaking as viewed through the lens of the Texas Model? And where is the line between local control and local liberty?
These questions and more were asked and answered earlier this month at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 14th annual Policy Orientation panel: “Local Control vs. Local Liberty” where State Senator Bob Hall, Director of Environment Texas’ Luke Metzger, and State Representative Matt Rinaldi all opined on this engaging topic!
Watch the battle for Local Liberty below.