The right to take possession and title in advance of final judgment, as provided herein, is in addition to any right or authority conferred by the laws of this state under which expropriation proceedings may be conducted, and shall not be construed as abrogating, eliminating, or modifying any such right or authority.  

Added by Acts 1954, No. 107, §1, eff. June 24, 1954.  Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.