Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 418.152. Compensation for Services and Property

(a) Services or the taking or use of property shall be compensated only to the extent that:

(b) Personal services may not be compensated by the state or a subdivision or agency of the state except under statute or ordinance.

(c) Compensation for property may be made only if the property was commandeered or otherwise used in coping with a disaster and its use or destruction was ordered by the governor or a member of the disaster forces of this state.