Texas has taken some steps since Kelo in moving toward protecting its citizens from eminent domain abuse. The Legislature banned takings for economic development purposes in 2005, but left a big loophole allowing these to continue in the case of loosely-defined blight conditions.
Local Government
Examining State-Led DOGE Efforts to Eliminate Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
The current state of local government bureaucracy and regulation has led to swelling budgets. This places an increasing tax burden on Texans in a time where affordability across nearly every sector is a major issue. Key points: The federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has used a wide array of resources to achieve its objectives....
August 26, 2026