Flooded Out Texas Rancher Gets To Enforce The Bill Of Rights
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court revived a Texas rancher's fight for compensation from the state after a transportation project flooded his property.
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In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court revived a Texas rancher's fight for compensation from the state after a transportation project flooded his property.
After being flooded by Hurricane Harvey due to TXDOT's land use, Texas landowner Richie Devillier fought for compensation, culminating in a Supreme Court ruling allowing lawsuits against the state. This landmark decision has significant implications for property rights across Texas.
The high court ruled that a Texas rancher can sue the state for flood damage to his property.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case from the Houston area that could change how states compensate landowners for their property.
Richie DeVillier’s property east of Houston has been owned by his family for generations and had never flooded, but that all changed when the state revamped Interstate 10.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]