According to the United States and Texas constitutions, eminent domain can only be used for a public use. Reflecting these constitutional provisions, SB 18 prohibits taking of private property unless the taking is for a public use.
Health Care
Transformational Healthcare Reform
Transformational Healthcare Reform Key Points As hospitals and insurance systems have consolidated, patients have faced rising costs and narrower choices, while physicians have lost independence, and control has shifted to a handful of large corporate systems. Price transparency alone is not enough: patients and employers need clear disclosure of actual prices, fees, commissions, conflicts of...
August 21, 2026