Legislating land speculation is the legislative fight du jour. It’s a big battle over property rights in the Sooner State.

Private property rights supporters love it. The business community, utilities, pipelines, and municipalities say it will handcuff the state’s ability to grow.[News OK] 
This is one to watch. In Texas, the FBI is investigating right of way purchases in North Texas, which some say was land speculating because of the potential use of eminent domain while constructing I-35E. [Denton Record]