The hypocrisy of many Republicans regarding the use of eminent domain to build Trump’s border wall has been pointed out by many. Sen. Michael Bennet (D–Colo.), recently took them to task on the floor of the Senate.
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Texas legislators have introduced two bills that would allow property owners to be compensated for diminished property values due to the construction or upgrade of power lines. Current law allows for compensation only if the transmission lines actually cross a property.
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A recent report by John Burns Real Estate Consulting found that a new home that costs $800,000 in California costs only $300,000 in Texas. The report correctly notes that the primary cause is land-use regulations.