Meet Texas New Eminent Domain Crusader.

How does a landowner whose land is in the path of a proposed water pipeline cause a legal quagmire? Create a special district- a Conservation District.

How do 2 special districts resolve eminent domain over another’s land? The courts are deciding whether the land can be taken.

What have the courts said about dueling eminent domain authority of special districts?The TX Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Conservation District lands on a procedural issue, and now the issue of eminent domain taking is back before the trial court.

Who is the new eminent domain champion? Monty Bennett

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