sion and border ranchers to control cattle fever ticks; security and theft prevention at livestock markets; re- search on co-managing quail and cattle; growth and development of beef exports, and many more issues. Meeting attendees and their
families gathered at the Galveston Yacht Basin on Friday night for din- ner and a concert by Max Stalling. Many thanks go to Rocky and Kelsi Sullivan for hosting the evening event. Additional thanks go to the sponsors of this annual meeting for their ongoing support.
Resolution Texas Central Railway
WHEREAS, Texas Central Railway (TCR) is a proposed project to build a high- speed passenger rail line between the cities of Dallas and Houston; and
WHEREAS, the TCR is expected to require over 3,000 acres of right-of-way for the rail line and related infrastructure that will impact the private property of landowners in 11 counties; and
WHEREAS, while it is unclear whether or not TCR has the power of eminent domain, TCR plans to attempt to use this power to gain the land necessary to construct the project; and
WHEREAS, while this project is largely funded by the Japan Bank for Interna- tional Cooperation and other privately funded investors and does not propose to use any federal or state funds, the long-term fi nancial security and stability of the project remains uncertain and could eventually impact Texas taxpay- ers; and
WHEREAS, while the State of Texas is considering various transportation options to address a potential mobility crisis, TCR will not substantially help meet these needs, as it would only transport passengers from Dallas to Hous- ton with no stops and still require additional transportation to and from rail stations; and
WHEREAS, rural communities and landowners will have no access to the line and receive no benefi ts of having the TCR in their area, property values in proximity to the rail line will be negatively impacted, and TCR will adversely affect the ability of ranchers to graze and move cattle, transport equipment, and effectively and effi ciently use their property; and
Marcus Creasy, Heber Springs, Ark., is the Region IV vice president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. He travelled to Galveston to provide an update on national issues affecting ranching.
Sponsors Capital Farm Credit Dow AgroSciences Bayer Rocky Sullivan National Finance Credit Corporation The Plexus Groupe Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Gordon Richardson Estate Planning
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WHEREAS, while TCR does not currently have plans to extend the project to cities outside of Dallas and Houston, this project does create the foundation for expansion into other cities and could negatively impact other landowners in the future; and
WHEREAS, the potential statewide implication of this unique project and set of factors warrants the involvement of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA); therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that TSCRA support legislative and regulatory efforts that limit the authority of high-speed passenger rail lines to use the power of eminent domain; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that TSCRA oppose the use of federal and state funding for the planning, acquisition of right of way, construction, and operation of high- speed passenger rail lines.
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