President Trump has threatened to use the “military version” of eminent domain to seize the land required to build his
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Eminent Domain: Condemning Self-interest
The process of exercising eminent domain is called condemnation. According to the Texas Property Code, If an entity with eminent
Eminent Domain versus Innovation
Once again, eminent domain has erupted into a political controversy in Texas. In its latest manifestation, Kinder Morgan proposes to
The Border Wall vs. Security
President Trump has argued that his proposed border wall is necessary to protect the nation’s security. Sadly, the wall presents
The Evil of Accepting a “Necessary Evil”
Atascosa County Farm Bureau President Pete Pawelek has called for reform of Texas’s eminent domain laws. He claims that current
The Actor Doesn’t Change the Principle
If someone broke into your home and stole your jewelry, electronics, cash, and anything else that is yours, you would
The Free Market vs. Property Rights?
Is is becoming common for those reporting on the proposed bullet train between Dallas and Houston to claim that it
Picking Winners and Losers in Rowlett
In 2015, the city of Rowlett condemned a private driveway to improve traffic flow between two shopping centers. The owner