Tex. Transp. Code Section 203.055
Acquisition of Rights in Public Real Property

(a)

The governing body of a political subdivision or public agency that owns or is in charge of public real property may consent to the use of the property for highway purposes.

(b)

The governing body of a political subdivision or public agency may, without advertisement, convey the title to or rights or easements in real property that the department needs for highway purposes.

(c)

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at the request of the department, a political subdivision or a state agency may lease, lend, grant, or convey to the department real property, including a highway or real property currently devoted to public use, that may be necessary or appropriate to accomplish the department’s purposes. The political subdivision or state agency may lease, lend, grant, or convey the property:

(1)

on terms the subdivision or agency determines reasonable and fair; and

(2)

without advertisement, court order, or other action or formality other than the regular and formal action of the subdivision or agency concerned.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.12, eff. June 14, 2005.

Source: Section 203.055 — Acquisition of Rights in Public Real Property, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­203.­htm#203.­055 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

203.001
Definitions 203.002
Modern State Highway System 203.003
Jurisdiction 203.021
Public Hearings 203.022
Rules Governing Notice and Comment 203.023
Substantial Change in Layout or Function 203.031
Control of Access 203.032
Precedence of Commission Order 203.033
Injunction Against Denial of Access 203.034
Right to Access 203.051
Acquisition of Property Authorized 203.052
Commission Determination Required 203.053
Location of Property Acquired 203.054
Attorney General Shall Bring Suit 203.055
Acquisition of Rights in Public Real Property 203.056
Consent to Use of State Property 203.057
Cooperation of State Agency 203.058
Compensation for State Agency 203.059
Purchase of Lease Rights 203.060
Payment Procedure 203.061
Payment Procedure if Owner Fails to Deliver Executed Deed 203.062
Payment for Real Property Acquired by Eminent Domain 203.063
Payment Procedures in Addition to Other Procedures Authorized by Law 203.064
Acquisition of Freeway by Gift or Devise 203.065
Acquisition of Freeway by County Commissioners Court 203.066
Declaration of Taking for Toll Project 203.067
Possession of Property for Toll Project 203.068
Right of Entry for Toll Project 203.069
Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, or Limitations 203.091
Definition 203.092
Reimbursement for Relocation of Utility Facilities 203.093
Reimbursement from State Highway Fund 203.094
Timely Relocation 203.095
Rules 203.111
Lease for Parking Purposes 203.112
Prohibition or Restriction of Fireworks at Rest Area 203.0521
Acquisition of Remainder 203.0921
Department Relocation of Utility Facilities for Essential Highway Improvement 203.0935
Timely Agreement 203.0941
Utility Relocation Eligible for Financial Assistance from Water Development Board
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Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

§ 203.055’s source at texas​.gov