Sec. 463.059. EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. (a) An eminent domain proceeding by an authority is initiated by the adoption by the executive committee of a resolution, after notice and a hearing, that:
(1) describes the property interest to be acquired by the authority;
(2) declares the public necessity for and interest in the acquisition; and
(3) states that the acquisition is necessary and proper for the construction, extension, improvement, or development of the public transportation system.
(b) A resolution adopted under this section and approved by resolution of the appropriate municipal governing body or commissioners court is conclusive evidence of the public necessity for the acquisition described in the resolution and that the property interest is necessary for public use.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 21, Property Code, applies to an eminent domain proceeding by an authority.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 151 (H.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 463 - Regional Transit Authorities
Subchapter B. Powers of Authorities
Section 463.051. Powers Applicable to Confirmed Authority
Section 463.052. Nature of Authority
Section 463.053. Responsibility for Control of Authority
Section 463.054. General Powers of Authority
Section 463.055. Contracts; Grants and Loans
Section 463.056. Operation of Public Transportation System
Section 463.057. Acquisition of Property by Agreement
Section 463.058. Use and Acquisition of Property of Others
Section 463.059. Eminent Domain Proceedings
Section 463.060. Agreement With Utilities; Carriers
Section 463.061. Fares and Other Charges
Section 463.062. Enforcement of Fares and Other Charges; Penalties
Section 463.063. Fare Enforcement Officers
Section 463.064. Enforcement of High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Usage
Section 463.066. Tax Exemption