In some states, entities that wish to condemn land may enter to survey the property without the owner’s permission. Fortunately, Texas law provides landowners with more protections. If anyone wishes to survey your property for the purposes of a potential condemnation action, that party must request permission. You can deny entry into your property, but this won’t necessarily stop the condemnation process. The entity can request the court to grant it permission to survey, and the courts most often grant such requests. Should you have doubts, it is best to discuss your situation with an eminent domain lawyer right away. A written agreement to allow an entity to survey can also make sure that the landowner is protected as well, due to liability and/or damages resulting from such activity.