The Senate State Affairs Committee has scheduled SB 18 by Estes and SJR 42 by Committee Chairman Duncan for public hearing Thursday, April 23rd at 1 pm in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol.
SB 18 is similar to last session's comprehensive eminent domain reform bill, HB 2006, which was vetoed by Governor Perry because it would require compensation for diminished access and thus would be too expensive for the state. TLC registered for this bill at its March 30th public hearing. TLC also registered for HB 1483, SB 18's companion in the House, at its March 25th public hearing.
SJR 42 proposes amending the Texas Constitution to read: "public use" does not include the acquisition of a private property interest for the primary purpose of economic development when the acquired property interest is transferred to the benefit of a private person or entity.
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