Sec. 9502.0312. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property if the interest is necessary or convenient for the exercise of the district's functions. The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
(b) The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property owned or operated by a port authority, navigation district, drainage district, or common carrier railroad.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (S.B. 1160), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle K - Seawall Commissions
Chapter 9502 - Gulf Coast Protection District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 9502.0301. General District Powers
Section 9502.0302. Taxes and Bonds
Section 9502.0303. Requirements for Certain Projects
Section 9502.0304. Acquisition and Disposition of Property and Rights
Section 9502.0305. Costs of Relocation of Property; Easements
Section 9502.0307. Contracts Generally
Section 9502.0308. Requirements for Certain Contracts
Section 9502.0309. Conflict With Order or Action of Another Political Subdivision
Section 9502.0310. Authority to Develop Barrier Closure Procedures