The Texas Landowner’s Bill of Rights provides property owners with several protections, including: The right to just compensation for any property condemned for public use The right to receive advanced notification of interest in exercising eminent domain The right to have an adequate assessment of the property to receive fair compensation The right to engage in negotiations with the condemning authority The right to a hearing in front of a panel before the condemnation of the property Additionally, the entity that wishes to condemn the property must either be a governmental entity, or another party given special rights by the government, and the property must be used solely for a public use or purpose. As a property owner, you also have the right to hire an attorney to guide you through the eminent domain process. Having a skilled condemnation lawyer on your side can help ensure fairness throughout the process.