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Rep. Burns, Sen. Kolkhorst to Announce Details of Major Eminent Domain Reform Legislation

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association president Robert McKnight, Jr. will be making a statement at a news conference hosted by Rep. DeWayne Burns and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst. Please see their media advisory below, and contact Jeremy Fuchs, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Director of Public Affairs, at [email protected] or 512.469.0171 for more information. McKnight will offer one-on-one interviews after the news conference upon request. A press release will also be distributed following the conference.
For Immediate Release:
Jan. 22, 2019
Contacts:
Connor Hillard (Rep. Burns)
[email protected]
(512) 463-0538
Matthew Russell (Sen. Kolkhorst)
[email protected]
(512) 463-0118
WHEN:
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019
Upon adjournment of the House (approx. 1 p.m. CST)
WHERE:
Texas Capitol
Speaker’s Committee Room, 2W.6 (located near House Chamber)
1100 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
WHO:
Rep. DeWayne Burns (HD-58)
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (SD-18)
Robert McKnight, Jr., President, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Russel Boening, President, Texas Farm Bureau
Bill Knolle, Legislative Committee Chairman, Texas Wildlife Association
AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday, Jan. 23, Rep. DeWayne Burns and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst along with leaders of Texas’ foremost private property rights organizations will announce details of highly anticipated legislation that will reform the eminent domain process used by for-profit corporations to take private property.
Rep. Burns and Sen. Kolkhorst are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accountable process for the thousands of Texas property owners who face the threat of forced condemnation every year while ensuring Texas remains a global leader in energy production.
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Written by:
Jaclyn Roberts
Published on:
January 22, 2019

Categories: Eminent Domain, Issues & Policy, News Releases

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