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Tensions with landowners rise as a raft of gas pipelines push through Texas properties
By Texas Tribune, Brandon Mulder at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 12 min read
Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute.In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything from giraffes to ...
Key takeaway In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The recent jury verdict in favor of the Eggemeyers highlights the challenges San Antonio area landowners may face as pipeline projects expand across Texas. With several new gas pipeline projects slated for completion in the near future, local residents can expect to see increased activity in the region. The use of eminent domain by pipeline companies like Matterhorn Express raises concerns about the impact on private property and the environment. As the demand for natural gas continues to grow, driven in part by the needs of data centers and liquefied natural gas exporters, it is likely that more landowners in Bexar County and surrounding areas will be affected by pipeline construction. The significant disparity between the initial offer and the final judgment in the Eggemeyer case underscores the need for landowners to be aware of their rights and to seek fair compensation for the use of their property.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 12 min
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What is this story about? Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute.In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything from giraffes to ...
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