Legal Trend. Eminent Domain. Transmission. Native American Lands.

The 10th Circuit said NO, a utility cannot condemn tribal lands.

The utilities say- the 10th Circuit ruling “threatens the national power grid by effectively blocking Congress’ authorization of condemnation of allotted tribal lands”

What could this mean for Texas? The tribal lands between the Permian Basin and the border could impact pipelines and transmission lines for growth related to Mexico deregulation.

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