(a) The commissioners court of a county may acquire real property and may construct or acquire a building or other facility for the purpose of leasing the real property, building, or other facility to:
(1) a political subdivision or state agency for public use; or
(2) an individual, private corporation, or other private entity for use in manufacturing or another commercial activity.
(b) The commissioners court may not acquire real property under Subsection (a) by eminent domain.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 1477.001

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.