Sec. 54.209. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN. A district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district boundaries to acquire:
(1) a site for a water treatment plant, water storage facility, wastewater treatment plant, or wastewater disposal plant;
(2) a site for a park, swimming pool, or other recreational facility, as defined by Section 49.462;
(3) an exclusive easement through a county regional park; or
(4) a site or easement for a road project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 271 (H.B. 1208), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 81 (S.B. 18), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 54 - Municipal Utility Districts
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 54.203. Municipal Solid Waste
Section 54.205. Adopting Rules and Regulations
Section 54.2051. Service Connections to Certain Dwelling Units
Section 54.2052. Plumbing Code
Section 54.206. Effect of Rules
Section 54.207. Publication of Rules
Section 54.208. Effective Date of Rules
Section 54.209. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain
Section 54.234. Acquiring Road Powers
Section 54.235. Authority to Contract
Section 54.236. Street or Security Lighting
Section 54.237. Enforcement of Real Property Restrictions
Section 54.239. Appeal to the Commission of Decision of Board Regarding Facilities
Section 54.241. Action on the Petition