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May 27, 2025

Title: Bemoaning Upzoning
Topic: Housing Crisis

Discussed by John Bonura
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

A 2024 report by the Texas Comptroller’s Office indicates the significance of the housing shortage across Texas.

In addition, a recent survey from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University reports that 9 out of 10 Texans say that the cost of housing in their area makes owning a home unattainable.

Today, John Bonura explains why this issue is becoming problematic and suggests what can be done to fix it. John Bonura is a Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here  to read John Bonura’s latest op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What does Economics 101 teach us about supply and demand?

Is the dream of a “starter home” a thing of the past? John Bonura reveals that the average age of first-time home buyers in Texas is now 54 years old! That is unacceptable!

Most people seek homes near their places of employment. However, do local governments hinder this through their permitting and zoning laws?

Is it too late this Legislative Session to see positive solutions from the Texas legislature? Click here for more information about HB24, here for SB844, and here for SB15.

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October 17, 2024

Title: More Housing. Less Crisis.
Topic: Housing Crisis

Discussed by John Bonura
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

In Texas, the demand for homes is not only exceeding the supply, but the cost of homes is still rising. What can be done to make the American dream of home ownership become a reality for millions of families?

Today, John Bonura offers some insight and solutions. John Bonura is a Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read John’s op-ed on this important topic.

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In this segment, John Bonura discusses the housing crisis in more detail, explaining that there is space available but local government keeps getting in the way. He also discusses the problem with the ever-increasing mortgage rates, especially for first-time home buyers, outlining one of his proposals.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - More Housing. Less Crisis.
Topic: Housing Crisis

Discussed by John Bonura
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should government at all levels just get out of the way?

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