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Eminent domain is an often misunderstood legal power that significantly impacts Texas landowners. It grants government entities and certain private organizations the authority to acquire private property for public use (a process called condemnation). Affected landowners should know that they are entitled to fair compensation. The practice of condemnation is…

Eminent domain authorizes government entities to acquire your private property for public use. Your acquired property can be used to build highways and other public infrastructure.  In Texas, you are entitled to compensation when your land is taken under eminent domain. You may not have been aware that compensation can…