STATE SUPREME COURT DENIES REVIEW OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL CASE
Ruling could pave the way for construction of Houston-Dallas project
Texas Central Rail says a recent State Supreme Court decision paves the way for development of the controversial high-speed rail.
The court has declined to review the case challenging whether or not Texas Central is legally recognized as a railroad company under state law.
The company says that decision will allow them to use eminent domain to develop their proposed high-speed rail project and should put an end to over five years of contentious litigation.
Texas Central CEO Carlos Aguilar said the company, “will be responsible with stakeholders, landowners, residents of the counties the train will go through.”
Peter LeCody is the president of Texas Rail Advocates. He says by denying the review, the state supreme court has affirmed that Texas Central is an actual railroad.
Texans Against High-Speed Rail, who wants to see an end to the high-speed rail project, says the decision is a slap in the face to Texas landowners and point to the fact only seven of the nine justices voted on the 4-3 ruling. One recused herself due to a conflict of interest, while another recently resigned to seek another position.