(a) To carry out a power granted by this chapter, the authority may acquire the fee simple title to land, other property, and easements by condemnation under Chapter 21, Property Code.
(b) The authority is considered to be a municipal corporation for the purposes of § 21.021(c), Property Code.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 262.028

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The board shall determine the amount and character of the interest in land, other property, and easements to be acquired under this section.

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