Texans have a categorical right to adequate compensation when their land is taken under eminent domain. SB 474 breaks down the biggest cost barrier that denies Texans equal access to the courts and deters them from challenging the undervaluation of their condemned property.
Local Government
Reinvigorating Federalism and Fiscal Discipline in Texas: Establishing the Office of State Sovereignty
Texas governments received $84.3 billion in federal funding in 2023, raising concerns over financial dependency and regulatory consequences. Creating an Office of State Sovereignty to monitor the application, receipt, and conditions of this aid could mitigate fiscal risk and improve transparency. Key points: Texas lacks a centralized system to oversee federal grants potentially flowing to...
September 9, 2026