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John Stewart took on eminent domain. It’s hilarious, as always. Here’s an excerpt:
“I am disturbed by eminent domain abuse, because I think private property rights are fundamental to who we are as Americans… I don’t we should be helping out private interests,” Cruz said. “The problem with the Keystone Pipeline isn’t the issue of Eminent Domain, the problem is the Obama administration with the stroke of a pen shut that project down.”
“What the f–k?” Stewart said before mocki…
An eminent domain attorney Steve Adler, is in a run-off race to be the next mayor of Austin. [Texas Tribune]
In an interview with a local paper, Representative-Elect John Wray expounded on his views on private companies exercising eminent domain authority:
“We would also look at a private entity having eminent domain authority, which is always problematic.” [Waxahatchie DayLight]
This week the Railroad Commission passed rules to address when eminent domain attaches to certain common carriers. The rules will become official March 1st. The fight is making a beeline to the Legislature, which historically favors private property rights.
Background: This eminent domain fight began because of court cases, which sided with landowners & private property rights. Legislation moved forward in 2013, but died on an elegant point of order. [
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Ron Kirk will serve as senior advisor. He joins Robert Eckles and Tom Schieffer. Central Texas Railway has been hosting public forums to discuss its projected Dallas to Houston route. Landowners along the route have raised concerns. Building the bullet train requires land. Most land in Texas is privately owned by Texans, who love their land. Acquiring land presents challenges. [
Posted inprivate company, private property rights, railways
Land ownership is to Texans like blue is to the sky. Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) needs to move water around to meet supply demands. The project is expected to cost $2.3 Billion in tax revenues. Two big flags in this fact pattern: The land TRWD needs is owned by private citizens who want to…Ron Kirk joins Project to Bring Bullet Train to Texas. Land Needed to Build it.
Eminent Domain Extrapolated: A grand jury, open record requests, campaign contributions & more