On this episode of Taxpayer Empowerment, TPPF’s Jose Melendez is joined by Alex Horowitz of the Pew Charitable Trusts to discuss the housing affordability crisis in the United States and Texas.
Jose and Alex examine the root causes behind rising housing costs, the nationwide housing shortage, and how restrictive zoning laws and housing policy have limited supply and driven up the cost of living for American families. They also explore what policymakers can do to increase housing supply, reform zoning regulations, and restore affordable housing—especially in fast-growing states like Texas.
🏠 Topics covered in this episode:
Why housing affordability is worsening across the U.S.
The housing shortage and its impact on families
How zoning and land-use regulations raise housing costs
Texas housing policy compared to other states
Market-based and policy solutions to lower the cost of living
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