What do our elected officials say about eminent domain?
David Dewhurst
Texas Lt. Governor
Lt. Gov. Dewhurst says the time to act on eminent domain reforms is now. Hear him in this exclusive Texas Farm Bureau interview.
Todd Staples
Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Commissioner Staples defends our private property rights and demands reform of our eminent domain laws.
Glenn Hegar
District 18 State Senator
Sen. Hegar has championed diminished access in private property rights. Hear him explain why the issue is so important.
Feature pieces
Eminent Domain: Laws in need of reform
(Texas Agriculture, January 2, 2009)
By Matt Felder, Field Editor — Covey Neatherlin could only watch from his back porch as part of his life’s work, a pecan orchard planted more than 40 years ago…
Pipeline Negotiations: It’s what you don’t know that can hurt you…
(Texas Agriculture, May 18, 2007)
By Bobby Horecka, Field Editor — Jerry Kasper is quick to say he and his family has been blessed. Growing up in South Texas, his demeanor and cadence suggest…
Water woes: Plans for future fall on shoulders of private property owners
(Texas Agriculture, May 4, 2007)
By Bobby Horecka, Field Editor — Wayne Ryser grazes his hand along the feathery tops of what seems to be miles of waist high wheat nestled along the banks of the Lower…
South Texas farmer fights eminent domain for land
(Texas Agriculture, March 3, 2006)
By Bobby Horecka, Field Editor — When Brian Adamek bought a couple hundred acres of rich black land soil from his father two years ago, he says he was planning…
Landowners have few options in condemnations
(Texas Agriculture, March 3, 2006)
By Bobby Horecka, Field Editor — Texas landowners don't have many options when it comes to protecting their property when governments begin talking eminent domain…