Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 54.209 - Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain A district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district boundaries to acquire:
(1) a site for a water treatment plant, water storage facility, wastewater treatment plant, or wastewater disposal plant;(2) a site for a park, swimming pool, or other recreational facility, as defined by Section 49.462;(3) an exclusive easement through a county regional park; or(4) a site or easement for a road project.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 81, Sec. 21, eff. 9/1/2011.Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 271, Sec. 1, eff. 6/9/2005.