(a) An eminent domain proceeding by an authority is initiated by the adoption by the executive committee of a resolution, after notice and a hearing, that:
(1) describes the property interest to be acquired by the authority;
(2) declares the public necessity for and interest in the acquisition; and
(3) states that the acquisition is necessary and proper for the construction, extension, improvement, or development of the public transportation system.
(b) A resolution adopted under this section and approved by resolution of the appropriate municipal governing body or commissioners court is conclusive evidence of the public necessity for the acquisition described in the resolution and that the property interest is necessary for public use.

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 463.059

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 21, Property Code, applies to an eminent domain proceeding by an authority.