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Texans love their private property rights. It’s a toss up who loves Texas private property rights more: Libertarians? Republicans? Ranchers? Cattlemen?Farmers ?Wild Life enthusiasts?
This month’s issue of The Cattleman looks at easements for pipelines and power lines. They run through pros and cons, and here they are:
Pros of Pipelines and Power Lines Running Through Pastures:
Highland Park ISD wants to buy land for a parking lot. They tried to buy it, but offered less than the June purchase price. The land’s owner is a developer who wants to put in town homes on the West Lovers Lane property.
This Monday Highland Park ISD Trustees approved using eminent domain, if necessary. Unless an agreement is reached, look for a lengthy legal process. [
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Be Open, Be Fair, Be Conservative: Advice from an Eminent Domain Appraiser
Succinct advice for eminent domain and for life. Maintain Open Communication with the land owners. Offer fair property values. Use eminent domain conservatively.
Dear Abby might translate this to- keep open communication; be fair to each other; and use ultimatums sparingly, if at all. Life lessons from eminent domain. [IRR on Real Estate]