(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by this section only if the district submits a letter to the comptroller not later than December 31, 2015, in accordance with the requirements of § 2206.101(b), Government Code, other than the requirement that the letter be submitted by the date specified by that section.
(b) Notwithstanding the expiration of the district’s authority to exercise the power of eminent domain under § 2206.101(c), Government Code, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by law applicable to the district on or after the 90th day after the date the district submits a letter in accordance with Subsection (a).