First, protests in the plains states with a Texas property owner heralded as a property rights hero. Now, Texas’ own Willie Nelson playing to support private property rights. [Schuyler Sun]
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New Republic Links Indictment to Eminent Domain
A story about this week’s indictment includes details of eminent domain. Visions of eminent domain dance in our heads, riling conservatives full of dread. [New Republic]
Border Security Meets Eminent Domain
Property owners on the border face eminent domain to build the border wall. It’s a tale of cattle being separated from their water source & landowners separated from their land. Lawsuits ongoing.[NPR]
The Billboard v. the Land Owner
Outdoor advertising is at the heart of an eminent domain case now before the TX Supreme Court. Land with a billboard was condemned by the State. The billboard owner sought just compensation for the condemnation & won- twice. The billboard owner won at district court, won at appeal, and now we’re awaiting arguments before the Texas Supremes. Owners Counsel of America, a group of attorneys supporting private property rights, joined with NFIB to file an amicus brief supporting the billbo…
RRC Rule Controversy Percolates
A Pipeline “ticked off” a cattleman. Said cattleman is President of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Messing with Texans isn’t wise, messing with Texas cattlemen far less than wise. [TSCRA]
Top Headline: Texas Messes with Texas (on Eminent Domain)
95% of Texas is privately owned. To build roads or move oil, water, electricity or natural gas, you have to negotiate with land owners. Negotiating fairly and respectfully is key. It can be done, with a cool head and an even cooler temperament. When fairness and respect fail, enter eminent domain. Is the RRC messing with Texas private property rights with their new rules? Grist says yes. You decide.
Posted ininfrastructure building, private property rights
The City of Orlando, in lieu of proceeding with eminent domain against a church, opted to redesign their MLS stadium plan to avoid church owned land. First amendment freedom of religion wins by default. For those keeping score, it is religion 2, eminent domain 0. [Law 360]
Posted infreedom of religion, private property rights
An Appeals Court in San Diego valued a property at $8,000,000, up from $700,000. For the math wizards, that’s more than a ten fold increase in value plus excellent lawyering. The source of the increased value? Open pit mining was found to be the highest and best use of the property. [San Diego Gas & Electric v. Schmidt] Texas Tribune reports on this renewed legislative MMA fight. In one corner we have lovers of the Constitution along with their legions of attorneys. In the other corner, we have economic powerhouses along with their legal battalions. [Texas Tribune]
Posted ininfrastructure building, pipelines/common carriers, private property rights
RRC Proposed Rules Revive Eminent Domain Debate- Who doesn’t like an old fashioned revival in smoldering Texas heat?
Update: Private Property Rights of Churches Trump All
How to increase property value by a factor of 10? Untapped mineral interests.
Clash of the Titans: Private Property Rights v. Pipelines