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Big Funds Keep on Turning, Texas Highways Keep on Stirring

07 Saturday Feb 2015

Posted by texascondemnation in Politics, Property Rights, texas condemnation, texas condemnation lawyer, texas eminent domain, TxDOT

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A big move by Texas legislators could potentially funnel $25 billion over the span of a decade to the State Highway Fund – the second headline-making highway funding plan proposed this year.

Texas Senator Robert Nichols, R – Jacksonville, filed two pieces of legislation, Senate Bill 5 and its complementary constitutional amendment, Wednesday that could potentially move a portion of funds raised from new and used vehicle sales tax to the State Highway Fund.

Nichols serves as the chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, and the bills were co-authored by Senator Jane Nelson, R – Flower Mound, the chairwoman of the Senate Finance Committee.

If approved by the State Legislature, the legislation would appear on the November ballot for voter approval and follow a path to implementation similar to Proposition 1 (Read our post on Proposition 1 here).

Additional highway funding would give TxDOT more leeway to expand and build upon current infrastructure and also allow it to finance new roadway projects. These projects often include condemnation proceedings to acquire land needed for expansion from current landowners. As Texas’ transportation infrastructure continues to expand, eminent domain will stay at the forefront of legal battles produced by new projects.

*Post title modified from “Proud Mary,” a song made popular by Tina Turner.

Coauthored by Justin Hodge and Ayla Syed.

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Luke Ellis and Justin Hodge are partners with Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP. Justin heads the firm's eminent domain practice in the Houston office. Luke heads the firm's eminent domain practice in the Austin office. Luke Ellis is widely recognized as one of Texas’s top young lawyers—and one of the top lawyers of any age practicing in the area of eminent domain. Mr. Ellis has broad experience and has enjoyed success in many types of civil litigation. Justin Hodge is a trial lawyer who represents Texas landowners in condemnation, eminent-domain, and real-estate lawsuits. He represents landowners in condemnation proceedings, not the governmental authorities or private companies taking property. Mr. Hodge has handled complex condemnation and eminent-domain cases throughout the State of Texas. If you have questions about any of the issues raised in this blog, we invite you to discuss them with us at jhodge@mehlaw.com or lellis@mehlaw.com.

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