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Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 3906.114. Limited Eminent Domain Power to Acquire Seawall

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The district may acquire by condemnation any land, easements, or other property inside the district boundaries only as necessary for the construction of a seawall. The district may elect to condemn either the fee simple title or a lesser property interest.

(b) The district may not acquire by condemnation:

(1) any land, easements, or other property inside the district boundaries for a purpose other than constructing a seawall;

(2) any land, easements, or other property outside the district; or

(3) water or water rights.

(c) The district shall exercise the right of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code. The district is not required to:

(1) give bond for appeal or bond for costs in a condemnation suit or other suit to which it is a party; or

(2) deposit more than the amount of an award in a suit.

(d) Section 375.094, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 3906.114. Limited Eminent Domain Power to Acquire Seawall - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/special-district-local-laws-code/sdll-sect-3906-114/

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