Lege Trend Arrives to TX: Blocking Cities Use of Eminent Domain

Restricting the use of eminent domain is en vogue. Idaho’s Senate passed a bill to stop cities from using eminent domain to build hiking trails, bike trails, and greenways.

Idahoans love their green space. The state is almost entirely greenspace. Idahoans don’t love eminent domain. The bills author said this of eminent domain:

“eminent domain gives cities too much power.”

Texas looks to also stop cities from using eminent domain for trails and green space. SB 178 by Nichols 

KIVI via the AP