While ONEOK’s west Texas pipeline, the c, waits for regulatory approvals, impacted property owners are raising concerns about ONEOK’s right to take their properties. ONEOK, an Oklahoma oil and gas corporation, submitted a...
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The long-planned bullet train project connecting Dallas and Houston is resurfacing after Amtrak and developers Texas Central made a joint announcement in August that they are seeking funding opportunities for...
Nicholas Laurent Co-Presents Webinar on SCOTUS Case Addressing Taking Home Equity
September 21, 2023
On September 20, Barron, Adler Clough and Oddo attorney, Nicholas Laurent, co-presented a webinar for the American Bar Association to discuss the Tyler v. Hennepin County, Minnesota case and its impact on takings...
Three Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo Attorneys Named to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers List
September 20, 2023
Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo is pleased to recognize Managing Partner Chris Clough and Partners Nick Laurent and Roy Brandys for being included in the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list! Every year, Super Lawyers...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Files Petition to Take Back State Park
September 12, 2023
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) filed a petition in early September to take Fairfield State Park from landowner Todd Interests through eminent domain. This decision follows months of discussion after the...
Join Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo Sept. 21-23 in downtown Austin for The Texas Tribune Festival as they return as supporting sponsors for the 5th year. The Texas Tribune Festival is a multi-day celebration of big, bold...
TxDOT Releases Final Decision for Central I-35 Expansion
September 1, 2023
On Aug. 21, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) released the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) for the $4.5 billion I-35 Capital Express project. This means that the...
Two renderings for a potential additional cap and stitch between 32nd St. and Airport Blvd. courtesy of TxDOT Earlier this spring, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) revealed the designs for the $4.5 billion...
Houston Area School District Taking 100-Year-Old Family Property for Stadium Parking
August 15, 2023
Aldine Independent School District is pursuing eminent domain actions to add parking for its new $50 million football stadium set to open August 2024. The school district, located outside Houston, wants to acquire a 1-acre...
Utility Easements Explained
July 21, 2023
Eminent domain and condemnation cases do not always involve the taking of property in fee simple, which means all of the ownership rights to a piece of property. Sometimes government or utility entities request the right...