Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 7811.102
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 land, water, or land under water inside or outside the district that has a direct effect on the accomplishment of the purposes for which the district is created and is necessary for 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 and to prevent overflows.

(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 must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21 (Eminent Domain), Property Code.

(d)

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain within the corporate limits of a constituent municipality without the prior approval by resolution of the governing body of the municipality.

(e)

The district’s authority under this section to exercise the power of eminent domain expired on September 1, 2013, unless the district submitted a letter to the comptroller in accordance with Section 2206.101 (Report of Eminent Domain Authority; Expiration of Authority)(b), Government Code, not later than December 31, 2012.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2019.

Source: Section 7811.102 — Eminent Domain, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­7811.­htm#7811.­102 (accessed May 4, 2024).

7811.001
Definitions 7811.002
Nature of District 7811.003
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 7811.004
District Territory 7811.005
Annexation of Land 7811.051
Composition of Board 7811.052
Qualifications and Eligibility for Office 7811.053
Director’s Bond 7811.054
Board Vacancy 7811.055
Board President 7811.056
Secretary’s Duties 7811.057
Treasurer 7811.058
Compensation of Directors 7811.059
Vote Required for Official Board Action 7811.060
Designation of Director to Act on District’s Behalf 7811.061
District Office 7811.062
Records 7811.101
General Powers and Duties 7811.102
Eminent Domain 7811.103
Cost of Relocating or Altering Property 7811.104
Contracts for Facilities and Improvements 7811.105
Prohibited Functions 7811.106
Standards for Road, Street, or Utility Construction 7811.107
Approval of Reclamation Plan, Amendment, or Project 7811.151
Designation of Reinvestment Zone 7811.152
Criteria for Reinvestment Zone 7811.153
Expiration of Reinvestment Zone 7811.154
Tax Abatement Agreement 7811.155
Tax Abatement Agreement: Certificated Air Carrier 7811.156
Tax Abatement Agreement Requirements 7811.157
Notice of Tax Abatement Agreement to Other Taxing Units 7811.158
Modification or Termination of Tax Abatement Agreement 7811.159
Registry of Reinvestment Zones and Tax Abatement Agreements 7811.160
Properties that May Be Included in Tax Abatement Agreement 7811.201
Depository 7811.202
Authority to Issue Bonds and Incur Indebtedness 7811.203
Constituent Municipalities Not Obligated to Pay District Obligations 7811.204
Bond Anticipation Notes 7811.205
Previously Authorized Maintenance Taxes
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Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 7811.102’s source at texas​.gov