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.
