You’ve Received a Condemnation Offer: Crucial First Steps & What NOT to Do
The Arrival of the Offer: What It Means Condemning entities (like TxDOT, a pipeline company, or a utility) may send an offer to purchase a portion or all…
[Video] Can the Government Really Take Your Land in Texas?
Receiving a notice that a government agency or private company wants to acquire your property can be one of the most stressful experiences a landowner can face. Immediately,…
Dawson & Sodd Recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms® Rankings
A Reflection of Professional Excellence For the second year in a row, Dawson & Sodd, PLLC has been named a Tier 1 firm in Dallas/Fort Worth for Commercial…
Unpacking Remainder Damages: Understanding Your Rights After a Texas Road Taking
Unpacking Remainder Damages: Understanding Your Rights After a Texas Road Taking When a condemning authority takes only a portion of your property for a public project like a…
Eminent Domain Dispute: Do Pipelines Serve Public Interest When Their Oil and Gas is Sold Overseas?
Advances in hydraulic fracturing and drilling technologies have allowed energy companies to produce record amounts of oil and gas from West Texas shale deposits. This surge in production…
Paris TX Loop 286 Improvements And Your Rights As a Texas Landowner
The Paris, Texas Loop 286 project consists of a series of proposed improvements aimed at improving safety, increasing regional mobility, improving traffic operations, and addressing roadway deficiencies. The proposal consists…
Common Issues Texas Property Owners Face With Condemning Authority Appraisers
When an entity with eminent domain authority wishes to take private property for a public use project, one of the first steps in the condemnation process is to…
“Little Pink House” Spotlights The Emotional Impact Of Eminent Domain Actions
When a government decides to acquire property through the exercise of its eminent domain authority, it only takes into account the market value of the land, not the human…
Challenging Vague Easements in Texas: How Landowners Limited a Utility’s Reach
The Problem: Old “Blanket” Easements on Your Property Many Texas properties, especially rural tracts, are burdened by decades-old easement agreements that are vague or poorly written. These “blanket”…
A Texas Landowner’s Guide to Survey Requests: Do I Have to Let Them on My Property?
The First Knock: Understanding the Right of Entry Request For many Texas property owners, the first indication that their land is being considered for an eminent domain project…
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