Sec. 284.061. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. (a) To acquire property useful in connection with a project, a county may enter on any real property, water, or premises to make a survey, sounding, or examination.
(b) A county may acquire by eminent domain property to use in or useful for a project under this chapter.
(c) Except as provided by Section 284.0615, if applicable, the county is entitled to immediate possession of property subject to a condemnation proceeding brought by the county after:
(1) a tender of a bond or other security in an amount sufficient to secure the owner for damages; and
(2) the approval of the bond or security by the court.
(d) Subject to the reimbursement requirements of Section 373.102, a county has full easements and rights-of-way through, across, under, and over any property owned by this state that are necessary or convenient to construct, acquire, or efficiently operate a project under this chapter.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 8, Sec. 5.05, eff. Jan. 11, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.52, eff. June 14, 2005.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1196 (S.B. 19), Sec. 6, eff. June 17, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Road Laws Relating to Particular Counties
Chapter 284 - Causeways, Bridges, Tunnels, Turnpikes, Ferries, and Highways in Certain Counties
Subchapter C. Construction and Operation
Section 284.061. Acquisition of Property
Section 284.0615. Declaration of Taking by Certain Counties
Section 284.063. Contract for Project Construction
Section 284.064. Contract to Operate
Section 284.065. Pooled Projects
Section 284.066. Operating Board
Section 284.0665. Compensation of Operating Board Members
Section 284.067. Projects Extending Into Other Counties
Section 284.068. Reconstruction of Closed or Relocated Nontoll Roads, Streets, or Highways
Section 284.069. Tolls and Charges
Section 284.070. Nonpayment of Toll; Offense
Section 284.0701. Administrative Costs; Notice; Offense
Section 284.0702. Prima Facie Evidence; Defense
Section 284.0703. Method of Sending Invoice or Notice
Section 284.071. Controlled Access to Toll Road
Section 284.072. Promotion of Toll Roads