In 2021, a Texas city moved to take Jim Burgess’ 3.548-acre property after a $1.1 million purchase effort failed; five years later, the state Supreme Court will decide if it can be condemned for a private golf facility
- The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear a dispute over whether a local government can take private property through eminent domain to build a golf facility that will be leased to a private operator.
- The case involves a 3.548-acre plot of land in Westworth Village owned by local resident Jim Burgess.
- In 2021, city officials tried to buy the property for $1.1 million as part of a larger plan to redevelop the municipal golf course, Hawk’s Creek.
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- The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear a dispute over whether a local government can take private property through eminent domain to build a golf facility that will be leased to a private operator.
- The case involves a 3.548-acre plot of land in Westworth Village owned by local resident Jim Burgess.
- In 2021, city officials tried to buy the property for $1.1 million as part of a larger plan to redevelop the municipal golf course, Hawk’s Creek.
Sources: Times of India