Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 7803.103
Eminent Domain

(a)

The district may exercise the power of eminent domain in Dallas County to acquire the fee simple title to or an easement or right-of-way to, over, or through any private or public land, water, or land under water that is in the district, borders the district, is adjacent or opposite to the district, or is outside of the district if the property has a direct effect on the accomplishment of the purposes for which the district is created and is necessary for making, constructing, and maintaining all levees and other improvements for the improvement of rivers, creeks, streams, or drainage courses in the district or bordering the district to prevent the overflow of water.

(b)

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain under Subsection (a) to acquire land or other property that is used for cemetery purposes.

(c)

The district shall pay adequate compensation to the owner of property that is taken, damaged, or destroyed for the purposes described by Subsection (a).

(d)

A condemnation proceeding must be brought in the name of the district.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2015.

Source: Section 7803.103 — Eminent Domain, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­7803.­htm#7803.­103 (accessed May 4, 2024).

7803.001
Definitions 7803.002
Nature of District 7803.003
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 7803.004
District Territory 7803.005
Dissolution and Abolition of District 7803.051
Composition of Board 7803.052
Eligibility for Office 7803.053
Director’s Bond 7803.054
Board Vacancy 7803.055
Board President 7803.056
Secretary’s Duties 7803.057
Treasurer 7803.058
Compensation 7803.059
Designation of Director to Act on District’s Behalf 7803.060
District Office 7803.061
Records 7803.101
Levee Improvement District Powers 7803.102
Annexation of Land 7803.103
Eminent Domain 7803.104
Cost of Relocating or Altering Property 7803.105
Contracts for Facilities and Improvements 7803.107
Construction Contracts: Execution and Availability 7803.108
Construction Contracts: Payment 7803.109
Flood Hazard Areas 7803.110
Setback Lines: Resolution, Notice, and Hearing 7803.111
Setback Lines: Effect on Landowners 7803.112
Legislative Intent 7803.113
Notice of District Elections 7803.151
Tax Method 7803.152
Assessment and Collection of Taxes 7803.153
Certification of Tax Rate 7803.154
Payment of Tax or Assessment Not Required 7803.155
Depository 7803.201
Authority to Issue Bonds 7803.202
Form of Bonds 7803.203
Maturity 7803.204
Election Required 7803.205
Use of Bond Proceeds During Construction 7803.206
Taxes for Bonds 7803.207
Preliminary Bonds 7803.208
Exchanging Bonds for Property or Work 7803.251
Authority to Annex Defined Area 7803.252
Notice of and Hearing on Petition to Annex Defined Area 7803.253
Order Annexing Defined Area 7803.254
Election Required 7803.255
Numbering of Defined Areas 7803.256
Administration of Defined Area 7803.257
Powers and Duties of Defined Area 7803.258
Taxation 7803.259
Bonds 7803.260
Preliminary Bonds
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Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 7803.103’s source at texas​.gov