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What is Eminent Domain?

Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property for public use. The government must pay the property owner fair compensation for the property it takes.

What is Condemnation?

Condemnation is the legal process by which the government takes private property for public use. It’s also known as eminent domain. The government must pay the property owner fair compensation for the property it takes.

What is Eminent Domain For?

Texas is a state with a lot of natural resources and open land, so the government and utility companies have used eminent domain to take land for many different public projects. These projects include:

• Highways, roads, and streets
• Pipelines for gas, oil, and water
• Power lines and transmission systems
• Government buildings
• Schools and parks
• Military bases
• Public transportation

What is Inverse Condemnation?

Inverse condemnation is a legal concept that allows property owners to sue the government for damages when the government takes their property without formally exercising eminent domain. This can happen when the government’s actions damage or decrease the value of private property, even if the government doesn’t physically take the property.

For example, if the government builds a new highway that cuts through a neighborhood, the property owners in that neighborhood may be able to file an inverse condemnation lawsuit if the highway makes their property less valuable. Or, if the government pollutes a river, the property owners who live along the river may be able to file an inverse condemnation lawsuit if the pollution makes their property less valuable.