Texas § CV.4.05 - EMINENT DOMAIN
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CV.4.05 — EMINENT DOMAIN, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CV.4.05. EMINENT DOMAIN
EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may acquire land within the district for the purposes authorized by Section 4.01(c) of this Act by condemnation if the board determines, after notice and hearing, that it is necessary. (b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21 , Property Code, but the district is not required to: (1) deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021 (a), Property Code; (2) pay in advance or give bond or other security for costs in the trial court; (3) give bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or (4) give bond for costs or supersedeas on an appeal or writ of error. (c) If the district, in the exercise of the power of eminent domain, requires relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of any railroad, highway, pipeline, or electric transmission and electric distribution, telegraph or telephone lines, conduits, poles or facilities, the district must bear the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction to provide comparable replacement without enhancement of facilities, after deducting the net salvage value derived from the old facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CV.4.05
What does The Texas Constitution § CV.4.05 cover?
Section CV.4.05 ("EMINENT DOMAIN") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § CV.4.05?
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