Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 131.013. Right-of-Way

(1) lay out right-of-way not to exceed 200 feet in width for its railways;

(2) construct its railways and appurtenances on that right-of-way; and

(3) with compensation being made in accordance with law:

(1) have an examination and survey of its proposed railway made as necessary to select the most advantageous route; and

(2) for the purposes of Subdivision (1), enter on the land or water of any person or corporation, subject to responsibility for all damages that may be caused by the entrance, examination, or survey.