![]() ![]() ![]() You may recall from this prior blog post that entities with eminent domain power, including common carrier pipelines, have a right to conduct a preliminary survey of property that will potentially be acquired. HB 4107 also deals with eminent domain, but this bill involves the notice requirement for common carrier pipelines before a survey is conducted. Modifying requirements for judges appointing special commissioners including adding in time limits for appointment and for strikes to be made. ![]() Identifying required terms that must be included in an instrument of conveyance for any easements to be granted to private entities for easements for certain pipeline or electric line easement.Adding a number of requirements that must be included in an initial written offer made by a company with eminent domain power including a copy of the Texas Landowner Bill of Rights, an explanation of whether the offer includes remainder damages, an appraisal of the property, an instrument of conveyance including the terms required by statute or approved by the landowner, and the contact information for the entity.Adding additional requirements for persons involved in negotiating telecommunication, utility, railroad, or pipeline easements and providing a process for complaints to be filed with the Texas Real Estate Commission against right-of-way agents.Requiring the Texas Attorney General to update the Landowner Bill of Rights every two years and requiring such changes to essentially go through the notice and comment rulemaking process.This bill, effective January 1, 2022, does a number of things including: These amendments will be effective on September 1, 2021.Īnother important bill for rural landowners to be aware of is HB 2730, which provides changes to the eminent domain process. To read about these changes in more detail, click here and here. This bill makes changes to the Texas Farm Animal Liability Act, including ensuring its applicability to working ranches, expressly stating that the Act can serve as a defense if the injured party is an employee or independent contractor, adding bees in a managed hive to the definition of “farm animal,” and requiring farm and ranch owners and lessees to post Farm Animal Liability Act signage. This is a bill we have discussed at length before as it is really important for all livestock owners. Here is a list of key bills related to agriculture that passed this session: ![]() “One thing they all have in common is a heart for social justice and ensuring that the voices of our members are elevated in the halls of public policy,” she said.Photo via Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing & Communications To receive action alerts, click “Be an E-Advocate” at In her 28 years of advocacy work, Green says she’s never worked with such a talented, competent team. Members can keep up with our agenda by following AARP Texas’ social media accounts and keeping an eye out for upcoming Texas Bullhorns and other Facebook Lives. Nevertheless, AARP Texas will continue to make our agenda heard and our policies passed. “The legislature has to weigh the rights of citizens to participate in their government with their health and safety,” said Green, who expects many meetings to shift online. Like many things this year, the session will look different. These issues include retirement security, protection against payday loan practices, reforms to guardianship laws and efforts to reduce the high cost of prescription drugs. Increasing telehealth services, by bolstering Texas’ broadband reach, are other pressing agenda items.įront of mind, too, is expanding food access to combat hunger among seniors and vulnerable Texans, as well as fighting for consumer issues. “We believe there's a real value in the healthcare offered by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses,” said Green, whose team will work with a coalition to remove unnecessary barriers for APRN’s delivering care. The AARP Texas legislative agenda doesn’t stop there. ![]()
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