Sec. 9011.153. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) In Bell County only, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire land, easements, or rights-of-way to carry out any power conferred by this chapter.
(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
(c) The board shall determine the amount of and character of interest in land or easements to be acquired.
(d) In exercising the power of eminent domain against a person that has the power of eminent domain or a receiver or trustee for that person, the district may acquire an easement only but may not acquire the fee title.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts
Chapter 9011 - Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 9011.151. Water Control and Improvement District Powers
Section 9011.152. Water Supply and Distribution; Acquisition of Land Rights
Section 9011.153. Eminent Domain
Section 9011.154. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 9011.155. Award of Certain Construction or Purchase Contracts
Section 9011.156. Contracts Regarding Water or Sewer Facilities
Section 9011.157. Contracts and Cooperation With Municipality Inside District