(a) The authority may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire fee simple title to, or an easement over or through, any land, water, or land under water that is necessary or convenient for carrying out any purpose or power given to the authority by this chapter. The power applies to private or public property inside or outside the authority.
(b) A condemnation proceeding is under the direction of the board and must be in the name of the authority.

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 8501.164

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • 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 assessment of damages and all procedures related to condemnation, appeal, and payment must conform to Chapter 21, Property Code.

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