Kathie Glass talks about eminent domain and theft of water as she kicks off her tour of Texas’ 254 counties. [KLTV]
Category Archives: private property rights
Willie Nelson To Play Anti-Eminent Domain Concert
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]
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
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
A Kentucky court held that 1st amendment freedom of religion trumps eminent domain authority preventing church lands from being condemned. A similar fight is brewing in Orlando, FL. The City wants to build a MLS stadium, but it needs church lands. The church has refused offers for purchase from the City. Soon enough we’ll be in Court to find out if freedom of religion wins again. How many acres of church owned property are there in Texas? Would religion trump eminent domain in Texas C…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
Clash of the Titans: Private Property Rights v. Pipelines
Religion 1, Eminent Domain 0.