The Texas Supreme Court heard oral argument in an ongoing case between landowners and Texas Central, over whether the high-speed rail company has eminent domain authority.
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.
Several legal and financing issues concerning the progress of Texas Central have come to light in recent weeks.
As the federal government pursues equity in formulating policies, affected landowners raise concerns that the Texas Central High-Speed Rail project will have negative impacts on minority communities.
The Texas Supreme Court denied an appeal by Texas landowners challenging the eminent domain authority of the Texas Central high-speed rail project between Dallas and Houston.
Texas Central testified to its proposed benefits and readiness for construction at a House subcommittee, but a county judge along the proposed route disagrees.
Landowners, counties, and an advocacy group have filed suit against the federal government claiming that it violated federal law in conducting a review of the Texas Central high-speed rail project.
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.
Citizens and legislators are concerned about the possible impact the proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston could have on the Texas power grid.
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.
A Leon County landowner is hoping to take his fight to protect his 100 acres from being bisected by the Texas Central high-speed rail project to the Supreme Court of Texas.
The high-speed rail project between Dallas and Houston has overcome one regulatory hurdle, but construction can not yet begin and questions are still being raised about the project's finances.
Reversing a previous decision, the Surface Transportation Board said it will be the controlling agency over Texas Central's high-speed rail project and will require the railroad to submit a full application.
An infrastructure bill recently passed in the House could provide financial benefits and funding to Texas Central, a high-speed rail project.
The proposed high-speed rail project spearheaded by Texas Central has suffered financial strains because of coronavirus, and may receive federal funding.
An appellate court ruled that the proposed Texas Central high-speed train from Dallas to Houston can exercise the power of eminent domain.
