West Lake Hills to use eminent domain to gain Bee Cave Road right of way
“West Lake Hills opted this month to exercise its power of eminent domain against two properties to obtain right of way along Bee Cave Road. The city is seeking to expand Bee Cave Road with…
It’s Not Nice to Backhand the Supremes
“On Jan. 8, the court told TransCanada it would indeed have to answer, an indication that the court is considering hearing Crawford’s appeal on the merits. In response, the company sent Crawford a single day’s…
Heights levies power of eminent domain
“The city once again is levying its power of eminent domain to condemn a 150-foot-wide wastewater easement and a 30-foot-wide temporary construction easement on, through and under a 0.596-acre tract of land conveyed to Alvin…
Texas high court ruling gives hope to landowners in eminent domain fight
“TransCanada, the energy company behind the Keystone XL pipeline, was ordered by the Texas State Supreme Court last week to submit information on its use of eminent domain – an action that keeps a key…
Texas Supreme Court Favors Landowner Over TransCanada in Eminent Domain Case
“The Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of landowner Julia Trigg Crawford, ordering TransCanada to submit information by Feb. 6 as the justices weigh arguments to hear the case regarding eminent domain abuse. Texas’s highest…
It’s government vs. government in Irving eminent domain case
“Most eminent domain lawsuits boil down to David vs. Goliath: the little guy trying to save his house or business from big government bulldozers. Irving ISD is finding out what happens when an even bigger…
Update: TX mayor says eminent domain letter was a mistake
“As Professional Carwashing & Detailing previously reported, the owners said they received an eminent domain letter from the city, stating that their wash was in the way of a city project and they would have…
Dale Davenport, Man of Mystery? No, Mayor, He’s Just a Car Wash Owner
“Tuesday I talked to Mayor Mike Rawlings about the car wash on MLK Boulevard that I have written a lot about lately — well, a lot about over the last eight years, as a matter…
City to start eminent domain proceedings
“The Waxahachie City Council approved a resolution authorizing Midlothian’s city attorney to initiate eminent domain proceedings on land for the future expansion of Mid-Way Regional Airport at Monday’s meeting. Midlothian City Attorney Don Stout will…
City plans to eminent domain property
“The city of Huntsville is looking to condemn property on U.S. Highway 190 through eminent domain litigation after failing to reach an agreement with the landowner, records at the Walker County District Clerk’s Office show….