1/22/2009 - AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today urged lawmakers to add an amendment to the state constitution to fortify property owners rights against abuses of eminent domain. The governor spoke at a press conference with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
for more information: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/11825/
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Gov. Perry urges adding a constitutional amendment to fortify property owners' rights
Sen. Duncan and Rep. Orr will sponsor legislation to strengthen the existing Senate Bill 7
The governor also said that government owes residents a good faith offer and negotiation
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