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Texas Supreme Court to decide if city can seize land for a privately run golf facility

Source: Times of India
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: October 18, 2026 at 12:16

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The Texas Supreme Court will examine an eminent domain case involving Westworth Village's attempt to acquire land from Jim Burgess for a golf facility. Following a previous ruling that deemed the taking unconstitutional on public use grounds, the case delves into the legality of local governments appropriating private property for private enterprise projects. This decision holds the potential to set a major precedent for eminent domain laws throughout Texas.

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