Eminent domain bill

On Wednesday the Texas senate approved a bill that would strengthen protection for Texas property owners. This bill states that property would only be able to be seized under eminent domain only for public use. If the initial project has not started up within 10 years of when seized the original owner would be able to buy the property back. Also the bill states that the government will be obligated to pay a fair amount for property seized. The bill is currently being passed on to the House of Representatives for further consideration. More information can be found on this subject though a article posted on the Fort Worth Star Telegram web site.