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In Texas, the state or federal government – or a private company acting under government authority – is able to take private property and convert it into an area for public use through a process known as eminent domain. The government and other entities may take – or condemn – property even if the owner…

While many people have heard of “eminent domain,” most do not fully know what it is or how it works. Across the mid-west, our wide-open spaces, plethora of natural resources, and acres of undeveloped land make eminent domain a particularly relevant issue. This complex legal doctrine affects many who own property, and it is important…