Texas Local Government Code 572.013 – Use of Eminent Domain
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(a) A participating public entity has the power of eminent domain to be exercised as provided by this section.
(b) The use of eminent domain authority by a participating public entity is governed by the law relating to an eminent domain proceeding involving a municipality in this state.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 572.013
- Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
(c) A participating public entity may acquire a fee title to the condemned real property, excluding mineral interests.
(d) A participating public entity may not use eminent domain authority to acquire an interest in a facility that belongs to another public entity or a private entity.