Category: Eminent Domain

Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a number of bills into law in recent months. Some have garnered national and even international headlines. Others are of interest primarily to those of us who live in Texas. One of these provides more requirements for companies that take people’s land using eminent domain laws. The new law, which…

Texas landowners often have questions about eminent domain, the government right to seize land for the public good. The state Office of the Attorney General has published the Landowners’ Bill of Rights, which addresses many common concerns of those who own homes, property, open space and businesses in Texas. Review the facts about how eminent…

There are three bedrocks for property owners with regards to Texas eminent domain laws. First, the condemner must be authorized in its use of eminent domain. Second, the land in question can only be seized for public use. And third, the property owner must receive “adequate compensation” for the land. That final piece will be…

When you own acreage in Texas, unless you actively farm the land or raise cattle, it may be little more than extra space for you to walk on or what you perceive as a long-term investment. However, some people have the ability to capitalize on land that they would otherwise not use by signing an…

In the United States, the government has the right to take private property for public use. This is known as the right of “eminent domain.” In Texas, private entities may also be able to exercise the right of eminent domain if the project is deemed to fall under the umbrella of “public use.” Once the…