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ByjbpThis was originally posted on Live Oaks on May 28, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. Kentucky Senatorial candidate Rand Paul is taking a lot of heat for his comments regarding the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Paul stated that the federal government should not be dictating how private businesses operate, and specifically said that…
Texas Beaches and Property Rights
ByjbpThis was originally posted as a series on Live Oaks in June 2009. Comments have not been migrated. This November, Texans will have an opportunity to express their support for property rights. An amendment to the Texas Constitution is on the ballot, and while the outcome is not likely to have any significant short-term impact,…
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The process of exercising eminent domain is called condemnation. According to the Texas Property Code, If an entity with eminent domain authority wants to acquire real property for public use but is unable to agree with the owner of the property on the amount of damages, the entity may begin a condemnation proceeding by filing…
Property Rights and the “Little Guy,” Part 1
We often think of property rights in regard to the wealthy and big corporations. In a certain sense, this is understandable. They have a lot of property. But property rights are important to everyone, including the “little guy” who has little property. The right to property means the freedom to create, use, keep, trade, and…