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July 14, 2005
Texas Senate Votes to Limit Eminent Domain
The Austin-American Statesman reports that after hours of intense debating the Senate has voted 25-4 in favor of limiting when government can seize private land for commercial development projects.
The House is working on a similar proposal. It has already approved a resolution allowing voters to amend the Texas Constitution to prohibit economic development takings.
SB 62 would largely prevent the use of eminent domain to take private property for economic development purposes, or to turn the property over to a private developer. It does allow for some exceptions.
Approved exceptions would include transportation projects such as railroads, highways, ports and airports; water supply projects; pipelines and utility projects; flood control projects; and community sports arenas, such as the new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington.
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