Here are some of the new laws that take effect on New Year's Day, from light property tax reform to elections for police defunding.
In the eminent domain case between Texas Central and a landowner, the Texas solicitor general submitted a brief to the Texas Supreme Court supporting the case of the landowners.
A Texas House committee heard testimony mostly in support of bills that would impact the Texas Central high-speed rail project and protect the rights of landowners along the route.
The high-speed rail eminent domain case continues to draw briefs from interested parties. Eight counties that lie along the proposed route submitted a brief that draws attention to concerns.
In the case about the power of eminent domain, a French high-speed train operator has decided to weigh in, siding against Texas Central Railroad.
The City of Duncanville has its eyes on a plot of land owned by a small church that's fighting back in court.
An appellate court ruled that the proposed Texas Central high-speed train from Dallas to Houston can exercise the power of eminent domain.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded a new $275 million contract for the construction of a 14-mile long border wall section near Laredo.
As the Trump administration moves forward with border wall construction, eminent domain could mean a loss of land for some Texans.
Since SpaceX decided to expand operations near a small community outside Brownsville, Elon Musk's company could use eminent domain against residents.
An end-of-session spat between two Republican lawmakers illustrates the ongoing tensions regarding eminent domain issues in Texas.
