Tex. Gov't Code § 1475.052

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 1475.052 - Authority to Acquire Land and Certain Interests in Land for Canal Purposes

(a) If the acquisition is necessary for the construction of an intracoastal canal, a county may, by purchase or by exercising the county's power of eminent domain, acquire public or private land, a right-of-way, an easement, or dumping ground privileges.

(b) The county must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code. A county may not condemn land under Subsection (a) if the land is used for cemetery purposes.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 1475.052

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.