Taking private property is not only wrong, it is also unnecessary. A recent study shows that economic develop can and does occur without eminent domain, another reason why Texas should reform its laws for the post-Kelo world we live in.
Local Government
Small Towns, Big Tax Increases
The city of Whitesboro ignited a firestorm recently when officials suggested adopting a tax rate that would have skyrocketed the average homeowner’s property tax bill by 61 percent. The initial public hearing to discuss the matter drew hordes of angry Whitesboro residents who voiced their discontent. So much so, in fact, that city councilmembers tabled...
September 17, 2025