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How are S2A Modular buildings and homes powered? Tesla Powerwall battery system + solar panels producing electricity
Dallas Morning News | California modular home company says it wants a North Texas plant
This week TeenVogue published an OpEd about whether there was merit to property ownership.
A Congressman retorted on twitter with “”Teen Vogue publishes oped that says we should abolish private property rights…along with those pesky police. Just wondering if anyone sees any issue with our next generation reading Marxist propaganda in popular teen magazines…?”
The Op-Ed was intended to address an impending eviction crisis.
FoxNews | Dan Crenshaw blasts Teen Vogue op-ed advocating end to private property rights
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We’ve seen Legislatures throughout the country extend eviction protections in this COVID era.
The Texas Legislature isn’t in session in 2020, so the Texas Attorney General was asked whether counties could extend eviction protections.
The Attorney General’s answer: Nope. Not Going to Happen.
Why? Well, there’s a previous COVID opinion that also narrowly limits local authority. And then, there’s this gem “While local officials do possess certain emergency powers, efforts to amend the statutorily prescribed, statewide eviction procedures far exceed the requirement that those powers be exercised “on an appropriate local scale.”
It’d be like if I left the pantry door open with easy access to dog treats for my beagle. Do I trust the beagle to not consume all the accessible dog treats?
BLM led to a question to the Texas Attorney General about whether Texas A&M had authority to remove a statue of Lawrence Sullivan Ross.
So can A&M remove the Sull Ross statue? If they get permission… Meaning, it’s complicated.
Why does A&M need permission to remove the statue? Because Section 2166.5011 of the Government Code applies to the statue as it honors, in part, Ross’ military service. Which means the university can get approval from the Legislature or it can by statute move the statue to another prominent location.
Is there a loophole that allows the Historical Commission or State Preservation Board to remove the statue? No, because A&M is outside the jurisdiction of both.
Texas Attorney General Opinion KP-0325 (2020)
Bryan Eagle | Paxton: Legislature must sign off on any relocation of Texas A&M’s Ross statue
Here’s what state legislatures are considering to address COVID related eviction concerns:
Governing | Legislative Watch: Addressing America’s Eviction Crisis
AP via News 4 | Nevada Legislature passes pandemic eviction protections
What door opened for property owners in the 1st Court of Appeals opinion in Hlavinka et al. v. HSC Pipeline Partnership, LLC
Drovers & Bluebonnet News | Editorial: Victory in the courts for Texas property owners
The eminent domain use at issue in the litigation: pipeline
What issues were percolating for the 1st court of appeals?
The legislative issue that arises: The only way to challenge a common carrier assertion by a pipeline in its filings with the Texas Railroad Commission is for a property owner to sue.
Bluebonnet News | Editorial: Victory in the courts for Texas property owners
Same in Drovers
The Legislature: California
The legislation: AB 3182 (2020 | CA)
What limits would AB 3182 place on HOAs:
What does the bill’s author say? “We must marshal all available resources to address the housing and homelessness crisis”
Daily Breeze | HOA Homefront: Assembly Bill 3182 proposes ending HOA restrictions on rental units
Where: Iowa
What’s happening in Iowa? If a renewable energy project is approved by the Iowa Utilities Board, eminent domain is bestowed upon the project
What has legislators’ attention? That private property can be converted to public use for renewable energy
Why is this a concern that the Utilities Board can grant eminent domain authority? Because of the “the dramatic expansion of eminent domain authority” for the Utilities Board
Up next: legislature reigning in this power
Radio Iowa | Wind turbines on private property a flash point for Iowa lawmakers
The week of March 31, 2020, in 27 key markets, hotel occupancy decrease by 77% and short term rentals decreased by 45%.
Recovery for short term rentals has been steeper with roughly 2.5 million bookings per week worldwide.