Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code § 7816.0302 · Subchapter C. POWERS AND DUTIES
EMINENT DOMAIN.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain in Cameron County to acquire the fee simple title to or an easement or right-of-way to, over, or through any land, water, or land under water inside or outside the district that has a direct effect on the accomplishment of the purposes for which the district is created and is necessary for constructing and maintaining all levees and other improvements for the improvement of rivers, creeks, streams, or drainage courses in the district or bordering the district and to prevent overflows.
(b) The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain under Subsection (a) to acquire land or other property that is used for cemetery purposes.
(c) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
(d) The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain within the corporate limits of a municipality without the prior approval by resolution of the governing body of the municipality.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 557 (H.B. 4726), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.7816.htm
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