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Pipeline protesting proliferates the Northern Plains. The most recent rally cry is a purchase of billboard ad space along the proposed route of a pipeline.
Dakota Rural Action purchased the billboards to get citizens engaged. The determination whether to award eminent domain to the common carrier in the permitting process.
Considering the string of recent denials of eminent domain authority to private entities, like a pipeline, in the last few months, the billboard ad buy is a smart…
The Court ruled that billboards are fixtures of a real property interest. And, that the removal of bill boards, compensation is required.
However, compensation for the removal of billboards are hampered by existing case law that prohibits lost profits from entering valuation of business property.
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HB 1863 by Rep. Paddie woud allow businesses to ask TXDOT for permission to trim or remove trees or vegetation: Scenic Texas opposes the bill. Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas supports the bill. Billboards and the City of Houston have a long history. Like a love affair that thrives on disagreements. The love lasts, but it is a roller coaster. New movement in this relationship. The City & 3 billboard companies (Outfront Media, SignAd & JGI) are in talks to address what the city calls, billboard blight. The bargaining chip offered by the CIty:
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…Land Use: 84R Bill Would Empower TXDOT to Trim Trees Near Billboards
Billboards & City of Houston In Talks
The Billboard v. the Land Owner