Sec. 21.015. HEARING. (a) The special commissioners in an eminent domain proceeding shall promptly schedule a hearing for the parties at the earliest practical time but may not schedule a hearing to assess damages before the 20th day after the date the special commissioners were appointed. The special commissioners shall schedule a hearing for the parties at a place that is as near as practical to the property being condemned or at the county seat of the county in which the proceeding is being held.
(b) After notice of the hearing has been served, the special commissioners shall hear the parties at the scheduled time and place or at any other time or place to which they may adjourn the hearing.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3500, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 81 (S.B. 18), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Actions and Remedies
Section 21.0101. Effect of Chapter on Survey Access Rights
Section 21.011. Standard Procedure
Section 21.0111. Disclosure of Certain Information Required; Initial Offer
Section 21.0112. Provision of Landowner's Bill of Rights Statement Required
Section 21.0113. Bona Fide Offer Required
Section 21.0114. Required Terms for Instruments of Conveyance of Certain Easements
Section 21.012. Condemnation Petition
Section 21.0121. Condemnation to Acquire Water Rights
Section 21.013. Venue; Fees and Processing for Suit Filed in District Court
Section 21.014. Special Commissioners
Section 21.017. Alternative Pleadings
Section 21.018. Appeal From Commissioners' Findings
Section 21.019. Dismissal of Condemnation Proceedings
Section 21.0195. Dismissal of Certain Condemnation Proceedings; Texas Department of Transportation
Section 21.020. Reinstatement of Condemnation Proceedings
Section 21.021. Possession Pending Litigation
Section 21.0211. Payment of Ad Valorem Taxes
Section 21.022. Authority of Courts
Section 21.023. Disclosure of Information Required at Time of Acquisition
Section 21.025. Production of Information by Certain Entities