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 of the...
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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 downtown Austin such as Lady...
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 system, citing costs...
Determining Fair Value in the Central I-35 Taking Process
February 28, 2023
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 in TxDOT’s assessment of...
Barron Adler Client, LoneStar Airport Holdings, Awarded $90 Million in Damages in Eminent Domain Case
February 21, 2023
On February 6 the ongoing eminent domain dispute surrounding the South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reached a turning point when the City of Austin was ordered to pay...
Central Austin I-35 Expansion Plans Near Completion
January 17, 2023
Known as “Modified-Build Alternative 3,” the new preferred plan would impact 42 fewer acres than the alternative alignment but would still require the demolition of 107 homes and businesses along I-35. Other impacted...
Landowners Concerned about Property Being Acquired by Eminent Domain for Texas Water Supply Pipeline
September 30, 2021
Property owners in the San Antonio area are concerned as Texas Water Supply pursues construction of a pipeline by Texas Water Supply through an agreement with South Comal Water Supply Corporation. ...
New Texas Law Allocates $750 Million to Construct a Border Wall
September 17, 2021
Gov. Abbott today signed into law a border security funding bill that includes approximately $750 million to build a border wall, adding to the $250 million committed by the State of Texas earlier this summer....
Texas Transportation Commission Votes to Move Forward with Proposed I-45 Expansion
September 3, 2021
This week, the Texas Transportation Commission voted in favor of moving forward with the I-45 expansion in Houston as part of the 2022-2031 unified transportation program. The Commission set a 90-day timeline to revisit...
Border Security Bill Moves to the Texas Senate, Bars Use of Eminent Domain for Border Wall
August 31, 2021
On Monday, the Texas House of Representatives voted 85-36 in favor of approving House Bill 9, which includes $1.88 billion for border security. However, an amendment added by Rep. Tracy King of Batesville would bar the...