Sec. 496.002. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The board has eminent domain authority to condemn and acquire land if necessary to eliminate security hazards, protect the life and property of citizens of this state, or improve the efficiency, management, or operations of the department.
(b) The exercise of the power of eminent domain by the board is governed by Chapter 21, Property Code.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Renumbered from Sec. 495.002 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.017, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 496 - Land and Property
Section 496.001. Acquisition of Real Property
Section 496.002. Eminent Domain
Section 496.0021. Sale of Department Real Property
Section 496.003. Lease of Real Property
Section 496.0031. Transfer of Facilities
Section 496.0032. Agricultural Lease
Section 496.005. Tax Exemption