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Texas legislature kills pro-property rights bills
A slate of pro-property rights bills died in the 83rd regular session of the Texas legislature that ended on Memorial Day. Texas politicians love to tout their property rights credentials at election time, but when lawmakers are in session, they’ve yet to give meaningful protection to landowners in several key areas when it comes time to cast a vote.
Posted in Private Property Rights
Tagged Brian Birdwell, common carrier status, Craig Eiland, eminent domain, Jerry Patterson, Kevin Eltife, Kirk Watson, Legislative Budget Board, Lois Kolkhorst, Office of Administrative Hearings, Partnership Advisory Commission, public purpose, public use, Rick Perry, Severance v. Patterson, Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom, Texas Capitol Complex, Texas Facilities Commission, Texas legislature, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texas Railroad Commission, TURF
