Sec. 281.051. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) An authority may acquire land, easements, or other property within its boundaries by condemnation. The authority may condemn the fee simple title or an easement. The board shall institute condemnation proceedings in the name of the authority and shall direct the proceedings.
(b) The manner in which an authority exercises the right of eminent domain is governed by Chapter 21, Property Code.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 9 - Public Buildings and Grounds
Subtitle A - Municipal Public Buildings and Grounds
Chapter 281 - Municipal Civic Center Authorities
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 281.041. Organizational Expenses
Section 281.045. Duration of Certain Leases
Section 281.047. Contracts Over $50,000
Section 281.048. Construction Bids; Contracts; Bonds
Section 281.050. Acquisition of Land and Other Property
Section 281.051. Eminent Domain
Section 281.053. Costs, Deposits, and Appeal Bonds
Section 281.054. Costs of Relocation
Section 281.055. Surplus Property
Section 281.056. Addition of Municipalities
Section 281.058. Surety Bond Premiums