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December 1, 2023

Title: TxDot Ruined Property. Should They Pay?
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Robert Thomas
with Pacific Legal Foundation (www.PacificLegal.org)

Robert Thomas is the Director of Property Rights Litigation with the Pacific Legal Foundation. Today, he discusses an interesting case from Texas regarding property that was damaged by TxDot. Listen closely because this could happen to you!

Click here to read more about this case.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are private property rights recognized within the US Constitution?

What is “eminent domain” or “property taking”? Robert reminds us that even if you own your own property, it’s always for sale.

Skunk DeVillier homesteaded a patch of Texas land back in the 1920s. Until TxDot constructed a barrier (which essentially became a dam) had the property ever flooded?

Why is the State of Texas, through TxDot, refusing to pay for damages to the DeVillier property?

What is the current status of this case? Robert discusses all the details – some that might make your head explode with frustration with the government!

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