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Texas House panel considers controversial eminent domain reforms
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Texas House panel considers controversial eminent domain reforms

Several bills meant to protect Texas landowners facing condemnation for oil pipeline construction and electric transmission projects generated heated debate on Thursday at a Capitol committee hearing.
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GOP senator, oil industry clash over proposed eminent domain reforms

State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst — who has long tried to strengthen protections for landowners facing condemnation — challenged officials from fossil fuel groups who said her latest legislation would drag down energy production.

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