TPWD to use eminent domain on Fairfield Lake SP

  • Fairfield Lake State Park closed to the public on June 4. However, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plans to use eminent domain to keep the park open to the public after it was purchased by Dallas-based developer, Todd Interests. Photo by Jason Chlapek/Fairfield Recorder
    Fairfield Lake State Park closed to the public on June 4. However, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plans to use eminent domain to keep the park open to the public after it was purchased by Dallas-based developer, Todd Interests. Photo by Jason Chlapek/Fairfield Recorder
The fight to keep Fairfield Lake State Park open for public use is still alive. During a special-called meeting last Saturday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorized Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to file a petition for condemnation for the purpose of pursuing acquisition at fair market value of approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County to preserve Fairfield Lake…

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