The federal government recently updated the regulations in the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act) for the first time in two decades. The changes are significant in...
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In September, TxDOT released a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision for the U.S. 380 Bypass Project in Collin County, identifying the Blue Alternative as its preferred route. The 8-lane highway...
Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo Partner Christopher Clough Featured in KUT Article: “Austinites in the path of wider I-35 prepare to be pushed out”
October 25, 2023
Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo, PLLC’s Christopher Clough sat down with KUT’s Nathan Bernier earlier this month to discuss the eminent domain process, what landowners being affected by I-35’s expansion are...
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...
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...
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...
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 was given the option to...
Austin City Council recently approved a settlement of $88 million for the taking of the leasehold at the South Terminal at Share This