Pipelines may not have the right to take your property. See prior post on Texas Riceland Farmers. In addition, projects like TransCanada’s Keystone XL can damage your property and severely diminish its value and in some cases render the property virtually useless. When facing condemnation, it is vital to remember that your property rights are more important than a private company’s assumed power over private gain. Do not let this power make you feel like there is no escape.