Sec. 65.33. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The board has the power of eminent domain to acquire for the use of the university system any land that may be necessary and proper for carrying out its purposes in the manner prescribed by Chapter 21, Property Code.
(b) Whenever the board has been made trustees by a will, instrument in writing, or otherwise of a trust for a scientific, educational, philanthropic, or charitable purpose, or other trust for a public purpose, it may act by a quorum of the board or a majority of all members. Unless otherwise directed by the terms of the will or instrument, as trustees the board may exercise for the purpose of the trust the power of eminent domain and may condemn land and other property as provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
(c) The taking of the property is declared to be for the use of the state. The board is not required to deposit a bond or the amount equal to the award of damages by the commissioners as provided by Section 21.021, Property Code.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3145, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 922, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 609 (H.B. 387), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - The University of Texas System
Chapter 65 - Administration of the University of Texas System
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board
Section 65.31. General Powers and Duties
Section 65.32. Removal of Officers, Etc
Section 65.36. Donations for Professorships and Scholarships
Section 65.37. Funds Received for Trust Services
Section 65.39. Management of Lands Other Than Permanent University Fund Lands
Section 65.41. Medical School Admission Policies
Section 65.42. Delinquent Accounts; Venue
Section 65.43. Sale of Obsolete Medical Equipment
Section 65.45. Science and Technology Development, Management, and Transfer
Section 65.46. Powers Related to Issuance of Bonds and Notes