Jun 22, 2026
There are currently a number of transmission line projects being planned in Texas. These projects will impact landowners across the state. Luke Ellis joins us to talk about transmission lines in general, the PUC routing process, and eminent domain.
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Aug 11, 2022
Luke Ellis is back! In our last episode, we talked through the recent Texas Supreme Court decision in Hlavinka v. HSC Pipeline. Today, we turn to the Texas Supreme Court decision in Miles v. Texas Central Railroad in a case deciding whether Texas Central has the lawful right to condemn for the proposed high speed rail...
Jul 28, 2022
It's been a wild couple of months for eminent domain law here in Texas with two important opinions coming out of the Texas Supreme Court. Our friend and eminent domain lawyer, Luke Ellis, is here to give us the rundown on both of these cases, Hlavinka v. HSC Pipeline and Miles v. Texas Central Railroad.
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Aug 27, 2020
Eminent domain is one of the most popular topics we cover. Today, we are focusing on the important issue of compensation when property is being condemned. San Antonio-based attorney, Jim Spivey, joins us to talk us through many helpful concepts related to compensation, and offers important tips to Texas...
Feb 28, 2019
I've been wanting to have Zach Brady on the podcast for quite some time, so when he agreed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about eminent domain, I knew we would be in for a treat. From who has the right to condemn property, to advice for choosing an attorney, to whether a company can come on...