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.
