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Texas Top Court Says Private High-Speed Rail Can Use Eminent Domain

ENR Construction

Texas Central Railroad wants to build a $30-billion high-speed passenger rail between Dallas and Houston.

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$12B Texas bullet train construction could start this year

Construction Dive

Texas Central Partners is pressing on with the Dallas-to-Houston line and will appeal a court ruling that denied it railroad designation and land rights.

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Texas Supreme Court Rules for High-Speed Rail Project in Eminent Domain Case

ENR Construction

Texas Central Railroad wants to build a $30-billion high-speed passenger rail between Dallas and Houston.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas held that Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and related entities (collectively “Texas Central”) have eminent domain authority to acquire property for a proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston. [1] Move over luxury bus lines and quick flights.

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W.T. Byler Named ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2020 Specialty Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

ENR Texas & Louisiana has selected civil site work and turnkey railroad contractor W.T. as the region’s 2020 Specialty Contractor of the Year.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas held that Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and related entities (collectively “Texas Central”) have eminent domain authority to acquire property for a proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston. [1] Move over luxury bus lines and quick flights.

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Steel Dynamics Chooses Texas For New Flat Roll Steel Mill

Business Facilities

“We are eager to join the Sinton community, and we appreciate the warm welcome and support that we have received from them, Governor Abbott and the State of Texas, as well as local leaders from San Patricio County, the City of Sinton, and the Sinton Independent School Board. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Texas.

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