Lege Trend Arrives in Texas: No Eminent Domain for Railroads

In Texas, The Senate Committee on Transportation approved SB 1601 which would deny eminent domain for high speed rail in Texas.

In Minnesota, all railroads may have their eminent domain authority revoked or curtailed by local government approval of projects. Opponents to a rail plan cite problems for emergency responders, increased train traffic, and lower property values in their desire to reign in the power of eminent domain. Sun Post