3 Ways to Legislatively Stop High Speed Rail

Potential Legislation for the 2017 Texas Legislature to Stop Texas Central Rail from using Eminent Domain:

• Prohibit Texas Central from exercising eminent domain authority
• Prevent Texas Central from using private lands for the project, if a 3rd party exercises eminent domain
• Rep. Metcalf’s proposal to require elected officials in every city & county along the proposed route to approve it

KHOU | High-speed rail opponents hope to block project next year