ABOUT TLC
The Texas Landowners Council was formed in 1990 by a group of landowners who recognize the need for an organization that protects property rights according to the Constitution, and we are committed to securing the right to own land. Texas Landowners Council is a private, nonprofit organization classified as 501(c)6. Since this organization was founded, our involvement in the legislative process has been crucial to protecting property rights for all Texans. We believe that if any property rights are violated anywhere in the state, all land owners in Texas can be subjected to the same abuse. Many regional and state wide bills are proposed every session that place landowners in jeopardy.
Texas Landowners Council works to protect your rights by drafting and presenting legislation with the help of supportive lawmakers, lobbying the legislature on behalf of landowners, scheduling land owners to testify at legislative hearings and researching and reviewing proposed legislation. Without the attention and diligence of the Texas Landowners Council at the legislature, many more restrictive laws would be in effect today. If you own property in Texas, we’re working for you!
During the 2007 session, TLC was hard at work defending your property rights. TLC had HB 3580 filed, which would recognize groundwater rights per acre over an aquifer in groundwater conservation districts after first protecting historic use. In addition, TLC testified for HJR 11, HB 461, and HB 3057 (later incorporated into HB 2006). HJR 11 would create an amendment to the Texas Constitution to prevent eminent domain for private development. HB 461 would keep the National Animal Identification System voluntary in Texas. HB 2006 would define the public use of land to prevent condemnation for private development. TLC also testified against HB 3447, HB 3719, and SB 2021, all of which did not pass. HB 3447 would give Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Hays, Kendall, and Kerr Counties the authority to require central water and wastewater for any subdivision of land. HB 3719 would give the City of Austin zoning power outside its city limits. SB 2021 would create and grant eminent domain power to a Southern Travis Special Utility District.
In order for our organization to continue working on behalf of landowners in Texas, we need your help. Contributions to Texas Landowners Council provide funding for lobbying, legal and administrative support of our efforts. Our strength depends on our membership. Texas landowners Council is the organization working the hardest to protect property rights in Texas. Please support TLC and help protect your constitutional rights and the freedom to own and enjoy private property.