Sec. 8501.164. RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The authority may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire fee simple title to, or an easement over or through, any land, water, or land under water that is necessary or convenient for carrying out any purpose or power given to the authority by this chapter. The power applies to private or public property inside or outside the authority.
(b) A condemnation proceeding is under the direction of the board and must be in the name of the authority.
(c) The assessment of damages and all procedures related to condemnation, appeal, and payment must conform to Chapter 21, Property Code.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle G - River Authorities
Chapter 8501 - Angelina and Neches River Authority
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 8501.151. Powers Under Constitution and Other Law
Section 8501.152. Applicability of Water Code
Section 8501.153. State Supervision and Approval
Section 8501.154. General Powers Relating to Water
Section 8501.155. Powers Relating to Particular Purposes
Section 8501.156. Powers Relating to Flooding
Section 8501.157. Powers Relating to Use of Water in General
Section 8501.158. Powers Relating to Domestic, Commercial, or Industrial Use of Water
Section 8501.159. Powers Relating to Use of Water for Irrigation
Section 8501.160. Powers Relating to Drainage of Water
Section 8501.161. Powers Relating to Acquisition or Operation of Works, Land, or Other Property
Section 8501.162. Additional Powers Relating to Acquisition or Operation of Property
Section 8501.163. Powers Relating to Contract, Lease, Agreement, or Conveyance
Section 8501.164. Right of Eminent Domain
Section 8501.165. Coordination and Joint Undertakings Among Districts
Section 8501.166. No Authority for Tax or Special Assessment