The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Tuesday in favor of Texas landowners, including a Winne rancher and other Winnie-area ranchers, allowing them to pursue compensation claims against the state for property damage caused by flooding due to a highway expansion project. The decision, which highlights the protection of property rights, specifically enables landowners to seek redress under state law for damaged buildings, animals, and crops. This ruling also impacts local governments' ability to impose impact fees, potentially altering regulatory frameworks in places like California.