Texas property owners cannot rely on legislative oversight or the political process to protect them from negligent and abusive condemnation practices. The Legislature should require courts to award legal fees to property owners if the final compensation for a condemned property is greater than 10 percent of the initial offer.
Property Rights
Michael Petrick v. City of Austin
Date Filed: July 27, 2026 Original Court: Western District of Texas, Austin Division Case Status: Active Litigation Case Summary: In August 2025, Michael Petrick purchased a home on a 0.28-acre lot in Austin, Texas, in preparation for the birth of his first child. The property contained three overgrown trees. One tree was splitting and posed...
July 27, 2026