5 Points. Cattle Raisers. Leveling Eminent Domain Playing Field.

The president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association says the following is necessary to level the playing field for eminent domain:

• There will be a decrease in eminent domain litigation
• A better initial offer makes it less likely that eminent domain will result in a lawsuit
• private property rights are of paramount importance
• property owners are at  “a huge disadvantage” in eminent domain actions
• To get a better initial offer, they suport adding more “details up-front for the property owner about how their land will be used and maintained through the life of the easement.”

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association | TSCRA Cattlemen’s Column: Leveling the eminent domain playing field