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Texas Parks and Wildlife Files Petition to Take Back State Park

September 12, 2023 Posted in Industry News

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.

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TxDOT Releases Final Decision for Central I-35 Expansion

September 1, 2023 Posted in Industry News

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...

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Central I-35 Designs Updated to Include Boardwalk and Additional Cap and Stitch

August 21, 2023 Posted in Industry News

Earlier this spring, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) revealed the designs for the $4.5 billion I-35 Capital Express Central project, which will renovate and widen sections that run...

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Houston Area School District Taking 100-Year-Old Family Property for Stadium Parking

August 15, 2023 Posted in Industry News

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,...

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State of Texas Attempts to Preserve Fairfield State Park through Eminent Domain

July 11, 2023 Posted in Industry News

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has recently decided to pursue the power of eminent domain to preserve Fairfield State Park. The proposed acquisition is somewhat unusual because TPWD...

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City Council Approves $88 Million Settlement in South Terminal Case

June 14, 2023 Posted in Industry News

Austin City Council recently approved a settlement of $88 million for the taking of the leasehold at the South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from Barron,...

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TxDOT Nears a Decision on McKinney U.S. 380 Bypass Project

May 8, 2023 Posted in Industry News

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently wrapped up public commentary on potential designs for its proposed U.S. 380 Bypass Project in Collin County. The designs were released as part...

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New Downtown Austin I-35 Designs Available to the Public

May 2, 2023 Posted in Industry News

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) revealed new conceptual designs for the  I-35 Capital Express Central project in April that provide detailed visuals of key crosspoints throughout...

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Plans for Austin’s Light Rail Project Significantly Reduced

April 20, 2023 Posted in Industry News

On March 21, the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), which oversees the implementation of Project Connect, announced it was significantly scaling back plans for the initial phase of the new light rail...

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Determining Fair Value in the Central I-35 Taking Process

February 28, 2023 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation, Industry News

Owners can be awarded compensation for the negative impacts that the taking has on their remaining property, including loss of functionality. However, that impact often is not addressed...

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