Texas cities believe that SB 18 will allow them to conduct eminent domain business as usual. That is correct. SB 18 does nothing to stop Kelo-style takings in Texas.
Election Integrity
Ban Foreign Funding in Ballot Propositions
Despite federal laws prohibiting foreign funding of candidate elections, foreign individuals and entities are still able to fund campaigns related to state and local ballot initiatives in multiple jurisdictions, creating a loophole that hostile foreign actors can exploit to influence American elections. Key points: Federal law prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to candidate campaigns or...
April 6, 2026