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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 compensation owed for a taking. It is up to the property owner to ensure that these critical factors are fully documented and considered.

Firm's 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 $90 million to LoneStar Airport Holdings — 47 times the amount the city initially offered.

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 properties will lose critical land used for parking and other purposes.

Texas Central Railroad Gains Power to Condemn Private Property for Bullet Train

June 30, 2022

The Texas Supreme Court handed down a 5-3 opinion on Friday in which the Court ruled that the Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure Inc. does have the power to condemn private property for the proposed bullet train project from Dallas to Houston.

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 compensation owed for a taking. It is up to the property owner to ensure that these critical factors are fully documented and considered.

Firm's 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 $90 million to LoneStar Airport Holdings — 47 times the amount the city initially offered.

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 properties will lose critical land used for parking and other purposes.

Texas Central Railroad Gains Power to Condemn Private Property for Bullet Train

June 30, 2022

The Texas Supreme Court handed down a 5-3 opinion on Friday in which the Court ruled that the Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure Inc. does have the power to condemn private property for the proposed bullet train project from Dallas to Houston.

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Determining Fair Value in the Central I-35 Taking Process

Firm's Client, LoneStar Airport Holdings, Awarded $90 Million in Damages in Eminent Domain Case

Central Austin I-35 Expansion Plans Near Completion

Texas Central Railroad Gains Power to Condemn Private Property for Bullet Train

Determining Fair Value in the Central I-35 Taking Process

Firm's Client, LoneStar Airport Holdings, Awarded $90 Million in Damages in Eminent Domain Case

Central Austin I-35 Expansion Plans Near Completion

Texas Central Railroad Gains Power to Condemn Private Property for Bullet Train

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