Texas’ first 765-kilovolt transmission lines could permanently reshape the land they cross. If your property falls along the proposed Bell County East to Big Hill or Big Hill Switch to Sand Lake Switch routes, you could face a massive utility easement, imposing transmission towers, reduced property value, and restrictions that may affect your land for
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Justin Hodge, Kyle Baum, and Hannah Sliva Speak at No East Loop BBQ Social in Bryan, Texas
Last week, Justin Hodge, Kyle Baum, and Hannah Sliva had the privilege of speaking at the April No East Loop BBQ Social in Bryan, TX. The event brought together a full room of landowners and community members to discuss the proposed East Loop project—a 20-mile roadway that could significantly impact properties across Brazos County.
Engaging
Justin Hodge Interviewed Regarding the Trident Intrastate Pipeline Project on Houston Matters
Justin Hodge, Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP partner, was interviewed on Houston Matters with Craig Cohen regarding the upcoming Kinder Morgan Trident Pipeline project crossing the State of Texas. You can listen to it here: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2025/02/06/512730/city-budget-crisis-feb-6-2025/
About the Trident Intrastate PipelineThe Trident Pipeline project was announced by Kinder Morgan on January 22, 2025. The project
Kyle Baum Interviewed by CBS7 News Regarding the DeLa Express Pipeline, Raising Eminent Domain Concerns
Kyle Baum, Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP partner, was interviewed on CBS7 news regarding the upcoming DeLa Express Pipeline project crossing the State of Texas. You can watch the full interview here:
Mr. Baum warned “Any documents that landowners are asked to sign were likely drafted by the pipeline company’s lawyers, so they may
Justin Hodge Interviewed on Silberman Law Firm’s Weekly Docket Podcast re: Eminent Domain
Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP partner, Justin Hodge, was interviewed on Silberman Law Firm’s Weekly Docket Podcast. You can listen to it here:
Jacob Merkord on Fox 7 Austin News Regarding Matterhorn Pipeline in Williamson County, Texas
Jacob Merkord, Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP partner, was interviewed on Fox 7 Austin news regarding the upcoming Matterhorn Pipeline project in Williamson County, Texas. You can watch the full interview here:
Mr. Merkord said Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP clients, “are asking for full market value for what the pipeline wants.” He
Luke Ellis Interviewed on KXAN-NBC News Austin Regarding Matterhorn Pipeline Project
Luke Ellis, Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP partner, was interviewed on KXAN-NBC news in Austin regarding the upcoming Matterhorn pipeline project.
You can watch the full interview here: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/williamson-county/central-texas-landowners-lawyer-up-against-new-natural-gas-pipeline/
In the interview, Mr. Ellis warned about the impacts of the Matterhorn pipeline to Texas landowners. He explains that, the increased oil and gas production
Watch Justin Hodge on Fox26 News – Texas Supreme Court Approves Eminent Domain for High Speed Train Between Houston and Dallas
Justin Hodge was interviewed on Fox26 news about the Texas Supreme Court’s recent approval of eminent domain for the high speed train between Houston and Dallas, Texas. You can watch the interview here:
https://www.fox26houston.com/video/1087229
The eminent domain project impacts landowners in Harris, Waller, Grimes, Walker, Madison, Leon, Freestone, Limestone, Navarro, Ellis, and Dallas Counties.
ALI CLE Eminent Domain Conference – Scottsdale, Arizona
Justin Hodge with Marrs Ellis and Hodge presented at the 2022 ALI CLE Eminent Domain Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can see the action here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/amy-weinberg-b7aa91b_legalethics-eminentdomain2022-activity-6892940311283195904-iWms
Special thanks to Robert Thomas and Joe Waldo on a terrific conference. Also, thank you to my co-presenters, Bobby Debelak, Kelly Sheeran, Ivy Cadle, and Darius Dynkowski. Great job
Brazoria County Bar Association – Eminent Domain Presentation
Justin Hodge, Kyle Baum, and Kyle Hlavinka presented on eminent domain at the January 2022 Brazoria County Bar Association luncheon. Brazoria County is one of the fastest growing Counties in the Texas and continues to experience a significant volume of condemnation and eminent domain-cases. You can watch the entire CLE presentation here.