Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 82.206
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
The method of condemnation, assessment, and payment of damages is the same as is provided by law for railroads. Condemnation suits brought under this subchapter shall be brought in the name of the State of Texas by the attorney general at the request of the department. All costs in the proceedings shall be paid by the state or by the person against whom the proceedings are had, to be determined as in the case of railroad proceedings. All damages and pay or compensation for property awarded in the proceedings shall be paid by the state by warrant drawn on the game, fish, and water safety account.
Tex. Parks and Wild. § 82.206