Texas needs a positive definition of “public use” in its eminent domain legislation. Legislative changes in 2005, in response to Kelo, attempted to solve this problem, but they came up short. This analysis takes a look at three of the bills up for consideration this session.
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Governing Blind: The Fiscal and Operational Impact of Immigration on Texas Public Systems
Governing Blind: The Fiscal and Operational Impact of Immigration on Texas Public Systems Written by Selene Rodriguez Download the full paper here. Key Points Texas operates at the intersection of federal immigration policy and the day-to-day realities of sustaining its public systems, bearing substantial costs driven by national mandates. This is very evident in education...
October 29, 2026