Texas Local Government Code Title 8, Chapter 261 - County Right Of Eminent Domain

  • Texas Section 261.001 - Right Of Eminent Domain
    (a) A county may exercise the right of eminent domain to condemn and acquire land, an easement in land, or a right-of-way if the acquisition...
  • Texas Section 261.002 - Procedure
    The condemnation proceedings must be instituted in the name of the county and under the direction of the commissioners court. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch....
  • Texas Section 261.003 - Appeal
    (a) An appeal from a finding and assessment of damages made as prescribed by Chapter 21, Property Code, does not suspend work by the county...

Last modified: September 28, 2016