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Tag: eminent domain

Taking Aim at the Bullet Train

March 5, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

Once again, Texas legislators have filed bills aimed specifically at a single company–Texas Central–in an effort to stop the proposed

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The Wall of Tyranny

February 26, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

To build his beloved wall, President Trump has declared a national emergency, thereby allowing him to bypass Congress to fund

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Eminent Domain Reform vs. the “Public Interest”

February 21, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

While eminent domain reform is a priority for many legislators and interest groups, meaningful reform is not likely to occur

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Real Eminent Domain Reform

February 19, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

A growing number of Texas legislators and interest groups are making eminent domain reform a priority in this legislative session.

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Transparency does not Protect Property Rights

February 14, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

The new mantra for the purported defenders of property rights in Texas is transparency, accountability, and fairness. A recent article

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A Principled Way to Stop the Bullet Train

February 12, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

Once again, Texas lawmakers will consider bills aimed at a single, specific company–Texas Central. Of course, the three bills introduced

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Principles for Unprincipled Times

February 7, 2019 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers, Eminent Domain, Property

Democrats and “Progressives” are not known for their defense of property rights. Indeed, most of their proposals involve the violation

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Reform that isn’t Reform

February 5, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

Texas legislators have introduced a pair of bills aimed at reforming the state’s eminent domain laws. According to Rep. DeWayne

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