TITLE: Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.

SUMMARY: Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Special District Local Laws Code, is amended by adding Section 1.004 to read as follows: Sec. 1.004. LIMITATION ON EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. An entity governed by Title 6 and authorized by law to exercise the power of eminent domain may only exercise the power for a public use in accordance with Section 17, Article I, Texas Constitution. SECTION 2. Chapter 1, Water Code, is amended by adding Section 1.005 to read as follows: Sec. 1.005. LIMITATION ON EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN POWER. An entity governed by this code and authorized by law to exercise the power of eminent domain may only exercise the power for a public use in accordance with Section 17, Article I, Texas Constitution. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.