Texas Special District Local Laws Code 6604.102 – Acquisition of Property; Eminent Domain
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(a) The district:
(1) by gift, devise, purchase, lease, or exercise of the power of eminent domain, may acquire inside the district an easement, right-of-way, or other property needed to carry on the work of the district; and
(2) by exercise of the power of eminent domain or otherwise, may acquire outside the district an easement or right-of-way.
(b) Before the district acquires by exercise of the power of eminent domain an easement or right-of-way outside the district, the acquisition must be unanimously approved by the entire commissioners court of the county in which the easement or right-of-way is located.
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 6604.102
- Devise: To gift property by will.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.