Reforming the state’s eminent domain laws has attracted a lot of attention from Texas legislators and interest groups during this
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Transparency isn’t the Solution
In recent years, transparency has become a popular political buzzword. From legislators to taxpayers, everyone seems to want government to
Eminent Domain: Reform vs. Repeal
With the Texas legislature in session, calls for reform of existing laws regarding property rights resound across the state. One
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The hypocrisy of many Republicans regarding the use of eminent domain to build Trump’s border wall has been pointed out
Political Expediency Trumps Principles
In fighting the Trump Administration’s land grab for the purpose of building the border wall, Texas Democrats are calling for
Conceding Principles
The mission of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is to be the voice of Texas agriculture. As such, it frequently
It’s in the Constitution
Supporters of eminent domain often claim that the Constitution authorizes the government to seize private property for “public uses.” This,
Ignoble Means, Ignoble Ends
Last week, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation that will prohibit the federal Bureau of Land Management from