Experts talk about erosion of property rights
“Andrew Morriss, dean of the University of Texas A&M School of Law, told 120 people attending the Montana Property Rights Conference Friday morning that a utility used condemnation proceedings to take thousands of trees off…
Property owners talk academics at conference
“When they feel wronged by the government or by a utility, academics don’t get mad. They get even — by writing a paper about it. Andrew Morriss, dean of the University of Texas A&M School…
New rules proposed on eminent domain process for new pipelines
“To be frank, the idea of a pipeline running across his prairie really ticked off cattleman Pete Bonds. But not to be paid a fair price for the land only made him madder. Bonds, who…
City May Use Eminent Domain to Move Forward with a Bridge Project
“The city of Belton may use its power of eminent domain to move forward with a controversial bridge replacement project. The city council approved the measure 5-1 on Tuesday. It would be used as a…
Court sides with Merchantville in eminent domain dispute
“The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Merchantville officials acted properly in acquiring a rundown apartment building through eminent domain. In a 5-0 decision, the High Court said state law required the borough to negotiate…
Water, property rights over pipeline profits
“Protesters drove up to nine hours to Leesburg, Georgia, on July 10, where Spectra Energy lost an eminent domain demand for its Sabal Trail 36-inch, hundred-foot right-of-way, natural gas pipeline, and local landowners countersued. Spectra…
Pipeline Proposal Revives Eminent Domain Debate
“Amid an oil and gas boom that has increased demand for new pipelines, Texas regulators have proposed new rules that have renewed a clash between two major state interests: energy development and private property rights….
Questions About Pipelines and Private Property
“Amid an oil and gas boom that has increased demand for new pipelines, Texas regulators have proposed new rules that have renewed a clash between two major state interests: energy development and private property rights….
TX Railroad Commission to close eminent domain loophole, but still too vague
“The Texas Railroad Commission, that regulates the oil and gas industry, recently proposed a new rule to close the so-called ’T-4’ loophole that’s long allowed private pipeline companies to claim common carrier status by simply…
Mid-Valley Airport runway construction to begin Aug. 1
“Orange barricades blocked off Sugar Cane Drive permanently this month north of the Mid-Valley Airport. Wings came and went with somewhat more frequency than in the past. Property beyond the runway remained caught in eminent…