Tex. Spec. Dists. Code § 11003.159

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 11003.159 - Eminent Domain

(a) To carry out a power conferred by this chapter, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire the fee simple title to land, or any other interest in land, and other property and easements, inside or outside the district, including land or an interest in land needed for:

(1) a well; or

(2) a reservoir, dam, or flood easement above the probable high-water line around a reservoir.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.

(c) The district is a municipal corporation for the purposes of Chapter 21, Property Code.

(d) The board shall determine the amount and the type of interest in land, other property, or easements to be acquired under this section.

Tex. Spec. Dist. Loc. Laws § 11003.159

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 112,Sec. 1.07, eff. 4/1/2015.