Texans have a categorical right to adequate compensation when their land is taken under eminent domain. SB 474 breaks down the biggest cost barrier that denies Texans equal access to the courts and deters them from challenging the undervaluation of their condemned property.
Historic Preservation Commissions Tread on Property Rights
John Mark Slack wanted to restore his historic San Marcos home for livability. But San Marcos’ Historic Preservation Commission demanded that in order to get a Certificate of Appropriateness—its stamp of approval—he must replace the roof, siding and doors; broaden the front porch, and add skirting to their specifications. But commissioners didn’t stop there. In...