Sec. 8814.103. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire by condemnation a fee simple or other interest in property in the district if the property interest is necessary to the exercise of the authority conferred by this chapter.
(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater
Chapter 8814 - Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 8814.101. Groundwater Conservation District Powers and Duties
Section 8814.103. Eminent Domain
Section 8814.104. Certain Permit Denials Prohibited
Section 8814.105. Control, Storage, and Preservation of Storm and Flood Water
Section 8814.107. Soil Conservation and Improvement
Section 8814.108. Acquisition of Property
Section 8814.109. Sale and Disposal of Property
Section 8814.110. Improvements and Facilities
Section 8814.112. Appearance Before Railroad Commission
Section 8814.113. Studies and Surveys
Section 8814.114. Research; Information