Sec. 6610.103. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district, by gift, devise, purchase, lease, or condemnation, may acquire an easement, right-of-way, or other property needed to carry on the work of the district.
(b) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain. Procedures with reference to condemnation, the assessment and estimation of damages, payment, appeal, and entrance on property pending appeal, and all other procedures prescribed by Chapter 21, Property Code, apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle A - Drainage Districts
Chapter 6610 - San Patricio County Drainage District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 6610.101. General Powers
Section 6610.102. General Reclamation and Drainage Powers
Section 6610.103. Acquisition of Property; Eminent Domain
Section 6610.104. Construction on Public Land
Section 6610.105. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 6610.106. Disposal of District Property
Section 6610.107. Disposal of Impounded Water
Section 6610.108. Contracts and Cooperation With State and Political Subdivisions