HB 448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the provision of certain eminent domain information to property owners through a landowner's bill of rights.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1506 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the possession of condemned property by the condemnor pending the results of further litigation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1879 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purpose of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1885 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas.
House: Land & Resource Management
Received from the House
HB 2041 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of appraisal reports in connection with the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2730 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority and the regulation of easement or right-of-way agents.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 2866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo Cenotaph; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the disposition of real property acquired for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, GlennSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a landowner's bill of rights statement in connection with the acquisition of real property through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to establishing a High-Speed Rail Legislative Review Committee; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 4107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the notice of entry for the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4186 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a written appraisal required for a bona fide offer to acquire real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 92 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HJR 93 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to eminent domain reporting requirements for certain entities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 423 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the service of notice of a special commissioners' hearing in an eminent domain proceeding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the disclosure of appraisal reports in connection with the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the failure to disclose certain appraisal reports by an entity with eminent domain authority in connection with an offer to acquire real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 723 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 724 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and other costs in an eminent domain proceeding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 986 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1842 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the possession of property to be acquired by eminent domain during pending litigation in a condemnation proceeding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1019 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain water districts to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1242 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1245 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1368 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1919 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to the right of property owners to file complaints against certain entities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding alleged misconduct by the entities while exercising eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1987 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to reporting requirements regarding eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2252 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the territory of the Culberson County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2716 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to authorization for a private entity to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail project.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2831 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the service of notice of a special commissioners' hearing in an eminent domain proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2862 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the appointment of special commissioners to assess damages in an eminent domain proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property for a proposed oil and gas pipeline through eminent domain by a common carrier.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3516 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo Cenotaph; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes imposed on property for the year in which the property is acquired by a governmental entity.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3939 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to disapprove of certain condemnations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the possession of condemned property by the condemnor pending the results of further litigation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the exercise of power of eminent domain by private pipeline companies for the construction of common carrier pipelines.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts to acquire real property for a high-speed rail project.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4573 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to best management practices for landowners regarding the exercise of power of eminent domain for landowners.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 175 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to eminent domain reporting requirements for certain entities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees w/inst-reported
SB 478 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 553 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 554 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1392 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the territory of the Culberson County Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the location of the Alamo Cenotaph.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SB 1721 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 2083 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes imposed on property for the year in which the property is acquired by a governmental entity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
SB 2147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development of a method to determine the value of certain real property for purposes of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 528 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1056 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the authority of certain water districts to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to enforcement of certain regulations by the acquisition of a conservation easement.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1986 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2090 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to compensation for heritage property acquired through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of damages for certain condemnations by a high-speed rail company.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2161 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to clarification of the law regarding the authority of a high-speed rail company to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal required in connection with a bona fide offer to acquire real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to real property acquired by advance acquisition for a transportation facility.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2684 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority; waiving certain sovereign and governmental immunity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to requirements for a bona fide offer for the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the protection of the rights of a property owner in an eminent domain proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3441 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to compensation to a property owner for property acquired by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3687 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HJR 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to disapprove of certain condemnations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 379 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to eminent domain reporting requirements for certain entities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 555 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the entry of real property under a claim of eminent domain authority; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 627 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 740 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 741 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to compensation to a property owner for property acquired by an entity with eminent domain authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to requirements for a bona fide offer for the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 786 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 973 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 979 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 1385 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to enforcement of certain regulations by the acquisition of a conservation easement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1955 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1985 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2139 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SCR 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Expressing opposition to using eminent domain for the construction of a wall or fence along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 308 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 565 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to powers of private toll project entities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1004 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by certain toll road corporations.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1422 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1562 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1738 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the release of certain restrictions on the use of certain highway rights-of-way transferred to a municipality from the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1944 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2457 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2536 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to jurisdiction in an eminent domain proceeding in Harris County.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2619 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by a toll project entity.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2672 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the powers of a public utility agency; authorizing fees and charges; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
HB 3065 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the recovery of costs and fees in connection with certain eminent domain proceedings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3339 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of costs and fees in connection with certain eminent domain proceedings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3620 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the acquisition of real property by a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3988 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to transparency in the reporting of eminent domain authority and the creation of an eminent domain database.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 4175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to eminent domain powers of certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 178 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 360 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to regulatory takings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 444 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by certain toll road corporations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 474 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of costs and fees in connection with certain eminent domain proceedings.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 678 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 809 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by a toll project entity.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 980 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to jurisdiction in an eminent domain proceeding in Harris County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1601 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to railroads in this state.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1634 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to limiting certain powers of the Goforth Special Utility District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1785 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to governmental actions affecting the use or value of private property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1812 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to transparency in the reporting and public availability of information regarding eminent domain authority; providing a civil penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1859 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 20 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 168 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts; providing clarification of existing authority with regard to the imposition or use of certain assessments, fees, or taxes; providing authority to change a fee or repeal a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 341 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the exclusion of certain mineral interests from the property interests that may be condemned by a regional tollway authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 371 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 476 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1250 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the initial use of certain property acquired for a public use.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1496 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2580 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the authority of municipalities to create freight rail districts that have the powers of rural rail transportation districts; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2586 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3087 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the condemnation of conservation easements.
House: Land & Resource Management
No action taken in committee
HB 3320 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3547 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to standards and procedures for determining whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3878 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the Lazy W District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 96 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 655 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 829 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the initial use of certain property acquired for a public use.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 902 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
SB 1625 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to standards and procedures for determining whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1782 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the assessment of damages arising from a condemnation of a pipeline easement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1919 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the condemnation of conservation easements.
Senate: State Affairs
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
HB 69 83-1 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain eminent domain authority and the suspension of certain unreported eminent domain authority.
Filed
SB 39 83-1 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the condemnation of conservation easements.
Filed
HB 24 83-2 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain eminent domain authority and the suspension of certain unreported eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Meeting cancelled
HB 20 83-3 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain eminent domain authority and the expiration or suspension of certain unreported eminent domain authority.
Filed
HB 138 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of and compensation for real property, including blighted property, for public purposes through condemnation or certain other means.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 188 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 279 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 364 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to condominiums in certain municipalities, including the exercise of eminent domain authority by those municipalities with respect to certain condominiums.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 365 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority by certain municipalities to take abandoned multi-family rental buildings.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 421 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 725 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 745 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to requirements for providing documents and written information to certain owners of property subject to the exercise of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 746 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the assessment of damages to a property owner from condemnation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 747 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain information by a governmental entity with eminent domain authority in connection with an offer to purchase real property.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1062 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain local governmental entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1449 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain right-of-way easements on land owned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2106 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the acquisition of real property for public use.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2225 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the assessment of damages to a property owner from condemnation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2356 82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain private entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3105 82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain governmental actions.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3198 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by certain charitable corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3539 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to acquire by eminent domain certain public utilities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HJR 110 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require compensation for relocation costs associated with the taking of certain property for a public use.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
SB 18 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 106 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to condemnation of municipal property for, and municipal regulation of, pipeline operations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 148 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a limitation on the use of the power of eminent domain by certain water districts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 180 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 368 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to limits on the purpose of a fresh water supply district and on a district's exercise of the power of eminent domain.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1201 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to regulatory takings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 42 82-1 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to eminent domain, including certain limitations, procedures, and standards relating to the use of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 37 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to certain municipal development programs involving areas having characteristics of blight or a slum.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 369 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 402 81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 417 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of and compensation for real property, including blighted property, for public purposes through condemnation or certain other means.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1125 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the eminent domain authority of common carriers.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1385 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the assessment of damages to a property owner from condemnation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1389 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the acquisition of real property for public use.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1432 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to a landowner's repurchase of real property from an entity that acquired the property through condemnation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1483 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1534 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the property valuation information required to be provided regarding property to be acquired by eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1536 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the elimination of the power of eminent domain for certain gas corporations when constructing a pipeline for the gathering or transmission of natural gas.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1596 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 204; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1597 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 202; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1598 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 203; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1599 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 15; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1600 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 201; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1601 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 13; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1841 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the XS Ranch Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1951 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2110 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain governmental actions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2387 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to undertake coastal erosion studies and projects in conjunction with qualified project partners.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2685 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the landowner's bill of rights.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3223 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the creation of the East Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3335 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the creation and powers of certain groundwater and surface water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 3346 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to gas utilities and gas storage facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3709 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain power by certain charitable corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3818 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the repeal of the power of certain districts and water supply corporations to allow the use of right-of-way easements for certain energy-related purposes.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3819 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to limits on the purpose and power of a fresh water supply district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4116 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to establishing a uniform state policy regarding the purchases and acquisitions by or for the state or a political subdivision of the state or for the use or benefit of residents of this state.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4170 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to requiring property inspections for windstorm and hail insurance in certain geographic areas and authorizing certain political subdivisions to adopt and enforce regulations relating to severe weather, including residential building codes, abandoned land, and damaged buildings; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4680 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mass transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4701 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the creation of the Twin Lakes Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Kaufman County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4702 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the creation of the Sienna Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Collin County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 4737 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of the Lake Texoma Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax or assessment and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4744 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of the Lajitas Utility District No. 1 of Brewster County; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4757 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 118; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 4758 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 285 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.J.R. No. 14.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 14 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Proposing constitutional amendments limiting the public taking of private property, establishing the national research university fund to fund emerging research universities, and eliminating the higher education fund.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 31 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a political subdivision of the state from taking private property for the primary purpose of economic development or to benefit a particular private party.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HJR 65 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require compensation for certain property taken where the use is public and necessary.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HJR 96 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to define a public use for which property may be taken, damaged, or destroyed.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HR 3061 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.J.R. No. 14.
Reported enrolled
SB 18 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of property by entities with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 219 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 533 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to eminent domain, including certain limitations, procedures, and standards relating to the use of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 622 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to access to the state highway system and damages for diminished access to the state highway system.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 728 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by private entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1023 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 1072 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 13; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1074 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 15; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1104 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the XS Ranch Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1113 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 201; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1114 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 202; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1115 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 203; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1116 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 204; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1135 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to undertake coastal erosion studies and projects in conjunction with qualified project partners.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1180 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to regulatory takings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1253 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the repeal of the power of certain districts and water supply corporations to allow the use of right-of-way easements for certain energy-related purposes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1254 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to limits on the purpose and power of a fresh water supply district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 2122 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a limitation on the use of the power of eminent domain by certain water districts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2410 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Brown, Betty
Relating to the creation of the Twin Lakes Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Kaufman County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2433 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to condemnation of municipal property for and municipal regulation of pipeline operations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 2485 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 118; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2486 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 2487 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of the Sienna Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Collin County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 2586 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of the Lajitas Utility District No. 1 of Brewster County; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SJR 42 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the taking of property for transfer to a private entity for certain purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SR 1108 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.J.R. No. 14.
Reported enrolled
HB 16 81-1 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
Filed
HR 82 81-1 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Providing that the Texas Department of Transportation may take title to unusable remainder real property not to be used for right-of-way purposes and offer the real property to a nonprofit corporation.
Filed
SB 10 81-1 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
Filed
HB 16 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to certain municipal development programs involving areas having characteristics of blight or a slum.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 217 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to a landowner's repurchase of real property previously acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 252 80-0 (2007)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to change previously adopted zoning regulations.
House: Land & Resource Management
No action taken in committee
HB 389 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the eminent domain authority of Texas Woman's University.
House: Government Reform Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 390 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the eminent domain authority of The University of Texas System.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 982 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to disclosure of certain information related to the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1054 80-0 (2007)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of costs, attorney's fees, and additional damages in condemnation proceedings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1062 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to assessment of damages and award of costs and attorney's fees in condemnation proceedings.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
HB 1387 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to requiring a school district to provide for a feasibility study before acquiring title to real property through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1409 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the procedure for the initiation of and the award of certain costs in eminent domain proceedings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1495 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a bill of rights for property owners whose property may be acquired by governmental or private entities through the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1558 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the assessment of damages and award of costs and fees in condemnations of property in particular areas by certain common carriers.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1559 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the assessment of damages and award of costs and fees in the condemnation of property by certain common carriers.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1626 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1659 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to procedures in an eminent domain proceeding initiated by certain common carriers.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1971 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the removal or reconstruction of certain outdoor advertising.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2006 80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2416 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the use of eminent domain for highway or other transportation purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2470 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the construction of reservoirs and assessing fees on water impounded in a reservoir.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2561 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the authority of a water and sewer utility to acquire property by eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2655 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water service and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Testimony taken in committee
HB 3030 80-0 (2007)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to declarations of taking for toll projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3055 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the eminent domain authority of common carriers.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3057 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the acquisition of real property for public use.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
HB 3177 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the eminent domain authority of certain school districts.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 3302 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority for the purpose of the acquisition of real property for public use.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3600 80-0 (2007)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the determination of damages in connection with the condemnation of certain land for state highway purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3879 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the powers and duties of defense base development authorities; modifying the power of eminent domain.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3964 80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the authority of certain home-rule municipalities to acquire certain property by condemnation.
House: Land & Resource Management
No action taken in committee
HJR 11 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the public taking of private property.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HJR 12 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the public taking of private property for private use.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HJR 30 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the repurchase of real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 79 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a political subdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economic development or to benefit a particular private party.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 532 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to requiring government entities to inform landowners of their right to seek counsel in eminent domain proceedings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 576 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 743 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the requirements for an appointment as a special commissioner in a condemnation proceeding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1076 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to a declaration of taking filed by the Texas Department of Transportation for a toll project.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1210 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the use of eminent domain for highway or other transportation purposes.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1237 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of defense base development authorities; modifying the power of eminent domain.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1384 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to declarations of taking for toll projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation
SB 1442 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to a property owner's right to a binding third-party appraisal in connection with the use of eminent domain authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1657 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Department of Transportation related to relocation assistance.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation
SB 1677 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to conservation easements created by governmental action.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1711 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to access to the state highway system and damages for diminished access to the state highway system.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation
SB 1791 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to a review by the sunset commission of the eminent domain authority of special districts and the abolition of that authority unless continued by the legislature.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2001 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the construction and operation of reservoirs, including the assessment of a fee on the sale or lease of water impounded in a reservoir to compensate the owners of property in the reservoir site and the protection of the rights of owners or former owners of property in a reservoir site.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SJR 3 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds record vote of the membership of each house to enact a law granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1208 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to a limitation on the use of eminent domain by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1478 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, MarthaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eminent domain power of certain municipal management districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 2033 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings in certain counties.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 2246 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the amount of damages offered to a real property owner by an entity exercising the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2537 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to repealing the authority of certain nonprofit corporations to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2672 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to jurisdiction and venue in condemnation proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2833 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the protection of private real property from regulatory takings.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Motion withdrawn
HB 2876 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water service and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2921 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the condemnation of certain property for railroad purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3017 79-0 (2005)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for initiating and the award of certain costs in eminent domain proceedings.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3146 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the establishment of a land conservation program and land conservation council in the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3395 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the planning, construction, and operation of toll road projects by certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3419 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the Trans-Texas Corridor and other transportation projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3459 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the repurchase of real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
SB 224 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Wong, Martha
Relating to the eminent domain power of certain municipal management districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 808 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the condemnation of certain property for railroad purposes.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee
SB 1116 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the authority of a water and sewer utility to acquire property by eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1375 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the regulation of outdoor advertising.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1578 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to jurisdiction and venue in condemnation proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1647 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to regulatory takings.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 73 79-1 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the use of the power of eminent domain by a political subdivision.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 78 79-1 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the use of eminent domain by certain governmental entities and development corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 84 79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority or purchase of certain real property by certain nonprofit charitable corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 86 79-1 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the use of the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 116 79-1 (2005)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to limiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for economic development purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 19 79-1 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the state or a political subdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economic development or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 62 79-1 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to limiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for private parties or economic development purposes and to certain eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
House refuses to grant request conf comm-rept
SB 78 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of the power of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 9 79-1 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the taking of private property for the purpose of economic development.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SJR 10 79-1 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a political subdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economic development.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SJR 15 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit taking of property through eminent domain for economic development, except in certain circumstances, or to raise certain revenue.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 12 79-2 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to limiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for private parties or economic development purposes and to certain eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 15 79-2 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the use of the power of eminent domain by a political subdivision.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 16 79-2 (2005)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to limits on the use of the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 60 79-2 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority or purchase of certain real property by certain nonprofit charitable corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 65 79-2 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to limiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for private uses or economic development purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 66 79-2 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 67 79-2 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the authority of the Tarrant Regional Water District to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HJR 11 79-2 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a political subdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economic development or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 7 79-2 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to limits on the use of the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 26 79-2 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of the power of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 41 79-2 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 5 79-2 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a political subdivision from taking private property for the primary purpose of economic development or to benefit a particular class of identifiable individuals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 156 78-0 (2003)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the grant of the power of eminent domain to a regional mobility authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 159 78-0 (2003)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority to purchase or condemn real property for the Trans-Texas Corridor.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 186 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the powers and duties of a regional mobility authority, including the power to issue bonds and the power of eminent domain.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 188 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to purchase or condemn real property for the Trans-Texas Corridor.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 783 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to public participation in certain condemnation proceedings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1198 78-0 (2003)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the establishment, designation, construction, and operation of a system of multimodal facilities to be designated as the Trans Texas Corridor.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1534 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain powers of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1760 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain power by a municipality or supplier of water for a municipality to acquire a municipal water supply.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2178 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to change previously adopted zoning regulations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Considered in Calendars
HB 2478 78-0 (2003)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to inverse condemnation cases.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2540 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to granting a defense base development authority the power of eminent domain.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1227 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to authority of political subdivisions to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire rights to water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1399 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the establishment, designation, construction, and operation of a system of multimodal facilities to be designated as the Trans Texas Corridor.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
SB 1645 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to inverse condemnation cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1708 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the repurchase of real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/04
SJR 57 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the repurchase of real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 75 78-1 (2003)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the power of a commissioners court in certain counties to expand the jurisdiction of a county civil court at law to include condemnation proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 10 78-1 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings in a county civil court at law in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 21 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the financing, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of toll facilities by the Texas Department of Transportation and the disposition of money generated by the driver responsibility program, fines imposed for certain traffic offenses, and certain fees collected by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas; making an appropriation.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
HB 25 78-2 (2003)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state; making appropriations.
Reported engrossed
SB 3 78-2 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state; making appropriations.
Filed
SB 5 78-2 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings in a county civil court at law in certain counties.
Filed
HB 2 78-3 (2003)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state; making appropriations.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 91st day -- 1/11/04
SB 2 78-3 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the organization, board membership, and functions of certain governmental agencies and to the transfer of certain functions to other governmental agencies.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 8 78-3 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state; making appropriations.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in committee
HB 1749 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a border port authority; granting the power of eminent domain and the right to issue bonds.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2432 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the ratification of the creation of and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2500 77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the authority of a municipality to condemn a street light system.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2544 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the acquisition and disposition of land or another real property interest by a political subdivision.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2684 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to acquire certain protected property.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2709 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the use of an electric utility's power of condemnation to construct, operate, or maintain an electric transmission line.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 465 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the viability of creating border port of entry authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1356 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to condemn certain protected property.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1818 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Telford, Barry
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System regarding real property, permanent improvements, and eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 384 76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 434 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to extending speed restrictions to private roads in certain subdivisions.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 693 76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the power of eminent domain by the Upper Trinity Regional Water District.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 716 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the authority of governmental entities to exercise the right of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Considered in Calendars
HB 958 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the additional tax imposed if the use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as timberland changes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1414 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1648 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to management of real property and construction and management of certain improvements by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2214 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the authority of a county to operate a water or sewer utility system; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2237 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2532 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the City of Laredo Port of Entry Authority; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Transportation Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Referred to Border Affairs
HB 3035 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a spaceport authority; granting the power of eminent domain and the right to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3258 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for the power of eminent domain and the issuance of bonds.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3300 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to limits on eminent domain, a code of conduct, and the board of directors for sports and community venue districts in certain populous counties and to elections for certain districts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3356 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3385 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and court costs in certain actions to determine whether a governmental action results in a taking of private real property.
House: Land & Resource Management
Considered in Calendars
HB 3401 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hardcastle, RickSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Wilbarger County Stormwater Control District; granting the authority to issue bonds and impose taxes; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3505 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation and operation of health services districts; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 199 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to management of real property and construction and management of certain improvements by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 220 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to granting the owner of landlocked property the right to an access easement under certain circumstances.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 262 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the reimbursement of landowners or developers prior to annexation of a water-related special district.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 386 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the power of eminent domain by the Upper Trinity Regional Water District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 637 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the acquisition of goods and services by certain medical and dental units.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 700 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds and to impose taxes; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 821 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the authority of a county to operate, or contract for the operation of, a water or sewer utility system; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 944 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Bastrop-Lee County Groundwater Conservation District; granting the power of eminent domain.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1010 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1092 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a development corporation for spaceport facilities; granting the power of eminent domain and the right to issue bonds.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1316 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the requiring of notice and the assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1615 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation and operation of health services districts; granting the authority to issue bonds.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1907 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
SJR 17 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Proposing a constitutional amendment declaring that the taking of property to provide an access easement to land that does not have a means of access constitutes and serves a public use and purpose.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 190 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to prohibiting certain entities from condemning property in certain circumstances.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 224 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to an award of damages to a property owner in certain condemnation proceedings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 248 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to certain condemnation procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 249 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the real property subject to a condemnation proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 961 75-0 (1997)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve | et. al.
Relating to indemnity provisions in certain agreements for services relating to real property.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1794 75-0 (1997)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2566 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to certain procedures concerning condemnation of property by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2740 75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2881 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the assessment of damages, costs, and attorney's fees in an eminent domain proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3339 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the procedure for an eminent domain proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3597 75-0 (1997)
Author: Williamson, RichardSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Parker County Utility District No. 1; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3598 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the powers of Harris County Improvement District No. 1; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 3600 75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the authority of municipalities to exercise the right of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 370 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation, the abolition of the Texas Turnpike Authority, and the creation of regional tollway authorities; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes; granting the power of eminent domain; and providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 448 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to payment of a claim following condemnation of certain real property.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 530 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to indemnity provisions in certain agreements for services relating to real property.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 657 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Siebert, Bill
Relating to the creation of intermunicipal commuter rail districts; authorizing a tax; granting authority to issue bonds and power of eminent domain.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 774 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain procedures concerning condemnation of property by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 834 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a county to operate a water or sewer utility in unincorporated areas of a county, including the authority to issue bonds and to acquire property through eminent domain.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1766 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Palmer, Sue
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations-Spec
Effective immediately
SB 1860 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones; providing for the power of eminent domain and the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1899 75-0 (1997)
Author: Galloway, MichaelSponsor: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Pine Island Bayou Stormwater Control District; granting the authority to issue bonds and impose taxes; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 1909 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds and to levy and collect taxes; providing a civil penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1926 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1927 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to dismissal of condemnation proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1928 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to alternative pleading asserting a claim to property or seeking to condemn property.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1942 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Culberson County Groundwater Conservation District; granting the power of eminent domain; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1944 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Parker County Utility District No. 1; granting the power of eminent domain and authorizing the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 8 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yost, Gerald | et. al.
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of solid waste management districts; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds; authorizing a tax.
House: Environmental Regulation
Coauthor Authorized
HB 32 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kubiak, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of the powers of eminent domain and the right of entry by the Texas High-Speed Rail Authority.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 396 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain entities from condemning property in certain circumstances.
House: Land and Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 665 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to the evaluation and effect of certain governmental actions to acquire private property.
House: Land and Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 733 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the determination of value in condemnation proceedings.
House: Land and Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1357 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the assessment of damages, costs, and attorney's fees in an eminent domain proceeding.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Jurisprudence
Tagged in committee
HB 1587 74-0 (1995)
Author: Marchant, KenSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Public Finance Authority and to the issuance of bonds for certain state projects; validating a prior appropriation.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
HB 2054 74-0 (1995)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the preservation of property rights in condemnation proceedings and uniformity in assessment of market value.
House: Land and Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2294 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yost, GeraldSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of groundwater; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2609 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to real property valuations for certain governmental purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 2970 74-0 (1995)
Author: McCoulskey, Huey
Relating to the authority of a county to operate a water or sewer utility in unincorporated areas of a county.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3133 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Travis County Airport Authority; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3179 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Jack | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District, granting the power of eminent domain, authorizing the issuance of bonds, providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of ad valorem taxes, and providing for a civil penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3193 74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Southwest Travis County Water District; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 345 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to tax abatement, reinvestment zones, and the refund of certain taxes by the comptroller to reimburse certain taxes paid on property in a reinvestment zone and to the creation of development districts in certain counties, which districts may adopt and levy a sales and use tax, receive the proceeds of a hotel occupancy tax, issue bonds, and exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 383 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to granting the owner of landlocked property the right to an access easement under certain circumstances.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 390 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the disclosure of property valuation information to the owner of property to be acquired for public use.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 626 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Yost, Gerald
Relating to certain laws governing water districts and nonprofit water or sewer service corporations; creating penalties; granting authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 842 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the preservation of property rights in condemnation proceedings and uniformity in assessment of market value.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 1462 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: McCoulskey, Huey
Relating to the authority of a county to operate a water or sewer utility in unincorporated areas of a county, including the authority to acquire property through eminent domain.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 31 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Proposing a constitutional amendment declaring that the taking of property to provide an access easement to land that does not have a means of access constitutes and serves a public use and purpose.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 189 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kubiak, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of the powers of eminent domain and the right of entry by the Texas High-Speed Rail Authority.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 198 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the filing and processing of condemnation proceedings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 397 73-0 (1993)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the West Community Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 485 73-0 (1993)
Author: Yost, Gerald | et. al.
Relating to the taking of private property by a governmental entity.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
HB 570 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the determination of value in condemnation proceedings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
House appoints conferees-reported
HB 1380 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Polk County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1792 73-0 (1993)
Author: Linebarger, Libby | et. al.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Edwards Aquifer Water Resource Management Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer; granting the power of eminent domain; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1805 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brady, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the Texas High-Speed Rail Authority.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2412 73-0 (1993)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 221 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Denton, Betty
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the West Community Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 501 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Polk County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; and granting the authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 891 73-0 (1993)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the creation of airport authorities by political subdivisions; authorizing taxes and granting the power of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 966 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Black, Layton
Relating to notice given to residents or landowners by a common carrier.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1031 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to granting the owner of landlocked property the right to an access easement under certain circumstances.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1320 73-0 (1993)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Edwards Aquifer Water Resource Management Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer; granting the power of eminent domain; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1443 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain, and to the duties, operations, and financing of Victoria Regional Water Authority, including the power to issue bonds and the power to levy and collect ad valorem taxes; relating to the power of certain political subdivisions and corporations to contract with the authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1477 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer; granting the power of eminent domain; authorizing the issuance of bonds; providing civil and administrative penalties; and validating the creation of the Uvalde County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1493 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Bridgeport Area Community Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Received from the Senate
SJR 43 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Proposing a constitutional amendment declaring that the taking of property to provide a private access easement to land that does not have a means of access constitutes and serves a public use and purpose.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 373 72-0 (1991)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Travis County Airport Authority; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Transportation
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 456 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Gaines County Solid Waste Management District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds; authorizing a tax.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1268 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
HB 1321 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the establishment of Palo Alto University as a four-year coeducational institution of higher education; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1642 72-0 (1991)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to condemnation proceedings.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2287 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to enter private property to perform certain state purposes.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 2288 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the liability of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to adjoining property owners.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 2562 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to condemnation proceedings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2808 72-0 (1991)
Author: Yost, Gerald
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of solid waste management districts; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds; authorizing a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 2884 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glaze, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds; authorizing a tax.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 943 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the liability of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to adjoining private property owners.
Senate: State Affairs
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
SB 949 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to enter private property to perform certain state purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1222 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the Texas State Technical College System, its organization, duties, and powers, including that of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1328 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Bexar County Solid Waste Management District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to special subcommittee
HB 185 72-1 (1991)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to a moratorium on the purchase of land for certain purposes by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HJR 4 72-1 (1991)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to compensation for property taken for public use.
House: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SJR 2 72-1 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to compensation for property taken for public use.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
HB 13 72-4 (1992)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, dates, operation, and financing of the West Community Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs
Reported engrossed
HB 120 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to notice of an eminent domain proceeding.
House: Judiciary
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 230 71-0 (1989)
Author: Beauchamp, Jerry
Relating to eminent domain proceedings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 618 71-0 (1989)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Lamb County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 805 71-0 (1989)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Nolan County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1738 71-0 (1989)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation of sports facility districts; providing for the issuance of revenue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2244 71-0 (1989)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of hospital districts; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2342 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Rice Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2343 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Columbus Community Hospital District; granting the power of eminent domain; granting the authority to issue bonds;....
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2610 71-0 (1989)
Author: Thomas, Bill
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned utilities, including the power to issue bonds and the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2769 71-0 (1989)
Author: Waterfield, RichardSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hutchinson County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2853 71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the establishment of Central Texas University as a four-year coeducational institution of higher education; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2952 71-0 (1989)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Baylor County Hospital District; granting the power of eminent domain; providing for the issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3063 71-0 (1989)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain subject to limitations, and to the duties, operations, and financing of Collin County Regional Water Authority....
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Spkr.
HB 3084 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hollowell, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Van Zandt County Waste Disposal District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to....
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3094 71-0 (1989)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain subject to limitations, and to the duties, operations, and financing of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District....
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 3105 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, PhyllisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Shiner Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3106 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perry, Rick
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Olney Hamilton Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds;....
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3107 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Edna Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds;....
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3112 71-0 (1989)
Author: Campbell, BenSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain subject to limitations, and to the duties, operations, and financing of the Upper Trinity Regional Water....
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3123 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, PhyllisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Edgar B. Davis Memorial Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of....
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3124 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, PhyllisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Moulton Community Medical Clinic District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of....
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 3129 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edge, Eldon
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Frio Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3130 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Colorado-Fayette Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3134 71-0 (1989)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Crosby County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 3140 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Eastland Memorial Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3145 71-0 (1989)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Liberty County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds;....
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3149 71-0 (1989)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and annexation authority of the Canyon Regional Water Authority; authorizing the issuance of bonds; providing the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3150 71-0 (1989)
Author: Watkins, GarySponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Ector County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3168 71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the San Saba Hospital District; authorizing taxes; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of....
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 3174 71-0 (1989)
Author: Melton, BobSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the West Hill County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3177 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Yorktown-Nordheim Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of....
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3179 71-0 (1989)
Author: Repp, GlennSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Dallas County Improvement District; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3180 71-0 (1989)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain subject to limitations, and to the duties, operations, and financing of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, and to the....
House: Natural Resources
Posting rule suspended
HB 3182 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, SamSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the reorganization, administration, powers, duties, financing, and functions of the Seis Lagos Utility District; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the levy of a property tax; providing the power of eminent....
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 3190 71-0 (1989)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Ward County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3191 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations supported by a tax and having the power to issue bonds and the power of eminent domain.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3204 71-0 (1989)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hale Center Hospital District; authorizing a tax; and granting the authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 33 71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to eminent domain proceedings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Pending in committee
SB 315 71-0 (1989)
Author: Dickson, TempleSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Nolan County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 335 71-0 (1989)
Author: Dickson, TempleSponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the McCulloch County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 713 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Rice Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 717 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Columbus Community Hospital District; granting the power of eminent domain; granting the authority to issue bonds; and providing....
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 907 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of hospital districts; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective upon adoption of con. amdt.
SB 935 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Thomas, Bill
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned utilities, including the power to issue bonds and the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 941 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Jefferson County Indigent Health Care District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting....
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 971 71-0 (1989)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 993 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain subject to limitations, and to the duties, operations, and financing of Collin County Regional Water Authority, and to the....
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1143 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Baylor County Hospital District; granting the power of eminent domain; providing for the issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1612 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Van Zandt County Waste Disposal District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority issue....
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1623 71-0 (1989)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hutchinson County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 1627 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain subject to limitations, and to the duties, operations, and financing of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, and to the....
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1634 71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District, including the authority of eminent domain and authority to tax and .....
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1636 71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Edge, Eldon
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Springhills Water Management District, including the authority to issue bonds and levy taxes and the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1652 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Olney Hamilton Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of......
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1672 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Edge, Eldon
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Frio Hospital District; authorizing the tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1694 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to crime control and prevention districts in certain counties; authorizing certain taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1708 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Colorado-Fayette Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1710 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Eastland Memorial Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1735 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and annexation authority of the Canyon Regional Water Authority; authorizing the issuance of bonds; providing the power....
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1750 71-0 (1989)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Russell, Sam
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Morris County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power....
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1810 71-0 (1989)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation and financing of the San Saba Hospital District; authorizing taxes; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1815 71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Ward County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 44 71-1 (1989)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain subject to limitations, and to the duties, operations, and financing of Collin County Water Authority, and to the creation....
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 99 71-1 (1989)
Author: Lewis, GibsonSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the power of water districts to appoint reserve peace officers and to acquire interests in land; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days--10/18/89
HB 138 71-1 (1989)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the authority of water supply corporations to acquire property and construct facilities, including the authority to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 23 71-1 (1989)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain subject to limitations, and to the duties, operations, and financing of Collin County Water Authority, and to the creation.....
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 116 71-3 (1990)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and organization of the Gaines County Waste Disposal District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds....
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Spkr.
HB 106 71-4 (1990)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Gaines County Waste Disposal District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds....
House: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 154 71-4 (1990)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the conduct of entities with state-granted eminent domain authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 13 71-5 (1990)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Gaines County Waste Disposal District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to....
House: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 122 71-5 (1990)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the conduct of entities with state-granted eminent domain authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 33 71-6 (1990)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the conduct of entities with state-granted eminent domain authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 62 71-6 (1990)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Gaines County Waste Disposal District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds....
Transmitted to the Governor
HB 522 70-0 (1987)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to certain land dedicated to the Permanent School Fund.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 1194 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to certain land dedicated to the permanent school fund and to obligations of certain permittees and lessees of the state.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1227 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, CliffSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the allowance of attorney's fees in a condemnation proceeding.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1795 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the condemnation of a private lake by a county.
House: County Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1825 70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to the authority of limited partnerships to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2162 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to land in which the state owns a property interest and to the liability of a person for certain activities on land in which the state owns a property interest.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2321 70-0 (1987)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to eminent domain permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2465 70-0 (1987)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to certain land dedicated to the Permanent School Fund.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 254 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to eminent domain procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 255 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the granting of certificates of convenience and necessity in cases involving the exercise of eminent domain powers.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 611 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to certain land dedicated to the permanent school fund and to prospect and lease on state land.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 1036 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to the authority of certain partnerships to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SJR 21 70-0 (1987)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Uher, D.R.
Proposing a constitutional amendment declaring that the condemnation of property to provide a public access road to land that does not have a public access road constitutes and serves a public use and purpose.
Record vote
HB 141 70-2 (1987)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the assessment of damages in certain eminent domain proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 154 70-2 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the authority of a municipality to apply certain of its ordinances to land in the municipality that is condemned by another municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 69 70-2 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the assessment of damages in condemnation proceedings.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 1207 69-0 (1985)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to the power of eminent domain of the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System; amending Section 111.38 of the Education Code.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1911 69-0 (1985)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the authority of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to select and acquire a site for a Super-conducting Super Collider Accelerator project.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2006 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the compensation required to be paid by the state for the taking by eminent domain of certain signs used for outdoor advertising.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2008 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the assessment for damages for the taking by eminent domain of certain outdoor advertising signs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 339 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Emmett, Ed
Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to land dedicated to the Permanent School Fund in which the state owns a mineral interest; limiting use of property acquired.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 884 69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to a site for the Super-conducting Super Collider Accelerator project and the eminent domain authority of the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/amendments
SB 1035 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the granting of certificates of convenience and necessity in cases involving the exercise of eminent domain powers.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
SB 1100 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to eminent domain procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1194 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the award of compensation in certain water projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed in committee
SB 1198 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to the powers and duties of the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System; amending section 111.38 of the Texas Education Code; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 45 69-3 (1986)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to land dedicated to the Permanent School Fund.
House: Energy
No action taken in committee
HB 1118 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gilley, SmithSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to notice of the commissioners' award in an eminent domain proceeding.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1963 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whaley, Foster
Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to land dedicated to the Permanent School Fund.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 505 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to landowner rights and the exercise of the power of eminent domain and to notice requirements and other procedures related to condemnation hearings and negotiations.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
SB 1113 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain river authorities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 1424 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to land dedicated to the Permanent School Fund.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 101 68-2 (1984)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the assessment of damages in certain eminent domain proceedings.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2031 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to truth in condemnation proceedings and fradulent eminent domain proceedings.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
HB 2032 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to landowner rights and the exercise and abuse of the power of eminent domain. pref. no. 75.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2070 67-0 (1981)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to damages in the condemnation of property occupied as a home.
House: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 2197 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the acquisition by counties of interests in real property.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 108 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Creating a special joint committee to study use of eminent domain.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HR 88 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Directing the committee on Judicial Affairs to create a subcommittee to study state laws relating to eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
SB 729 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Hill, Anita
Relating to the filing of eminent domain cases and objections to awards in county courts at law and district courts; providing for rotation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1030 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the exercise by a county of the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 1255 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to granting the power of eminent domain to higher education authorities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HB 324 66-0 (1979)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to the joint use of an existing easement under certain circumstances by a utility with the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Utilities Legislation
HB 524 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing in the exercise of the right of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1068 66-0 (1979)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to purchase or condemnation of property for purposes of the state highway program.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1123 66-0 (1979)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to granting the power of eminent domain to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1334 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, BillSponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to landowner rights and the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1416 66-0 (1979)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to a landowner's right to an annual rental in lieu of a lump-sum payment of damages for certain easements taken by condemnation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1879 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to proceedings in Eminent Domain in the district courts in the State.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 117 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, Bill
Creating an interim committee to recodify the laws relating to eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HCR 129 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating special interim committee to study the state law relating to eminent domain.
House: Rules
Referred to Committee on Rules
HR 21 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Authorizing a subcommittee to study the state laws relating to eminent domain.
House: Judicial Affairs
SB 351 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to granting the power of eminent domain to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
SB 494 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to a plaintiff's dismissal of condemnation proceedings and recovery of expenses by a landowner, to moving expenses as an item of damages, and to expenses allowed and the amount of an award when a second petition is filed.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 647 66-0 (1979)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to purchase or condemnation of property for purposes of the state highway program.
Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 30 65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, WaltSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to the authority of North Texas State University and Texas Woman's University to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 54 65-0 (1977)
Author: Kaster, James J.
Removing the power of eminent domain from the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on State Parks
HB 378 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to requirement of a public hearing in the exercises of the right of eminent domain.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1734 65-0 (1977)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to damages in the condemnation of property occupied as a home.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2228 65-0 (1977)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Granting the power of eminent domain to the board of regents of The Texas A & M University System to acquire certain property for the Texas Forest Service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
HCR 4 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating an interim committee to study the laws of this state relating to eminent domain.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
SB 360 65-0 (1977)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Keese, Bill
Relating to the powers, duties, and financing of certain entities providing certain electric facilities, as defined in the Act, and joint powers agencies, called municipal power agencies; validating certain actions of those entities and ordinances creating municipal power agencies.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 497 64-0 (1975)
Author: McDonald, FelixSponsor: Longoria, Raul
Relating to eminent domain power of drainage districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 623 64-0 (1975)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to land in which the state has a mineral interest.
House: Judiciary
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1170 64-0 (1975)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the power of eminent domain by certain utilities and requiring negotiation with the property owner prior to entering on the land to make preliminary surveys or examinations.
House: Judiciary
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 196 64-0 (1975)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to land in which the state has a mineral interest.
Senate: Natural Resources
Motion to suspend rules lost
SB 201 64-0 (1975)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to advance approval by a condemnation board in a condemnation proceeding by a corporation having the right of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 606 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mattox, JimSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of any program involving code enforcement, rehabilitation, or demolition programs undertaken by any political subdivision of this state.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 1252 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to granting the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to land in which the state has a mineral interest.
House: Judiciary
Failed to pass to engrossment
SB 406 63-0 (1973)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of any program involving code enforcement, rehabilitation, or demolition programs undertaken by any department, agency, or instrumentality of this state or of a political subdivision of this state.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SCR 74 63-0 (1973)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Weddington, Sarah
Clarifying the precise public use of the property at Congress and 11th Streets.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by Governor
HB 429 62-0 (1971)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to the jurisdiction to hear appeals from awards in all matters of eminent domain.
HB 1372 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to the judicial jurisdiction to hear eminent domain cases.
SB 240 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, DonSponsor: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to jurisdiction of eminent domain cases and proceedings.
SB 241 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, DonSponsor: Spurlock II, Joe
Relating to transferring original jurisdiction in matters of eminent domain from the County Court and the County Court at Law of Tarrant Count to the district courts of that county.
SB 463 62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.Sponsor: Schulle, Gerhardt
Relating to granting a limited power of eminent domain to the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum Commission.
SB 521 62-0 (1971)
Author: McKool, MikeSponsor: Bass, Bill
Relating to providing for the fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of any program involving the acquisition of real property undertaken by any department, agency, or instrumentality of this State or of a political subdivision of this State.
SB 571 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to damages on dismissal of condemnation cases and reimbursement of the landowner's moving expenses.
SB 885 62-0 (1971)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Cates, Phil
Relating to establishing a procedure in condemnation proceedings should the plaintiff desire to enter upon and take possession of the property sought to be condemned, pending litigation, to provide for the depositing of a surety bond in lieu of an amount equal to the amount of damages awarded by the special commissioners in an eminent domain proceeding, such bond to be conditioned so as to secure all damages in excess of the award of the special commissioners that may be awarded or adjudged against the condemnor.
HB 170 61-0 (1969)
Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al.
Relating to vesting the Texas Water Development Board with the powers of eminent domain; requiring the attorney general to represent the board in legal proceedings.
HB 302 61-0 (1969)
Author: Doran, Jr., Hilary B. | et. al.
Providing for the payment of relocation expenses and assistance in acquiring right of way on all highways designated by the State Highway Commission as a part of the State Highway System; providing for the State Highway Commission to formulate rules and regulations; providing for payment by the Comptroller.
HB 445 61-0 (1969)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Morris County and the 76th District Court over eminent domain proceedings.
HB 961 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bass, Jr., James William "Bill"
Relating to providing for appeals in eminent domain proceedings initiated by water control and improvement districts; providing for trial de novo in district courts; granting the right to trial by jury upon demand of either party.
HJR 47 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bass, Jr., James William "Bill"
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that in all eminent domain proceedings a person whose property is being taken, damaged or destroyed for a public use shall be entitled to the right of a trial by jury.
SB 82 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" | et. al.
Relating providing for the payment of relocation expenses and assistance in acquiring right of way on all highways designated by the State Highway Commission as a part of the State Highway System.
SB 240 61-0 (1969)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to vesting the Texas Water Development Board with the full powers of eminent domain with the Attorney General representing the Board in legal proceedings.
SB 324 61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to providing restrictions on governmental approval of programs or projects requiring the use or taking of public land devoted to certain use by the public and prescribing requirements as to notice, public hearing, and findings; providing that clearly enunciated local preferences shall be considered, and that the provisions of the Act do not constitute a mandatory prohibition against the use of such area; providing time for filing of petition by dissatisfied party.
SB 347 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to amending Statutes to delete the population bracket and the requirement that all cities involved be in the same county and to provide that cities and towns may contract with other governmental units and to add electric plants and systems to the purposes which are declared to be public purposes.
SB 452 61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to transferring original jurisdiction in matters of eminent domain from the County Court and the County Court at Law of Tarrant County to the district courts of that county.
SB 502 61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to the dismissal of eminent domain proceedings after objections to the award have been filed and under certain other conditions, and providing for payment of moving costs of certain personal property when the owner of the land is actually displaced and under certain conditions pertaining thereto.
SB 514 61-0 (1969)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to providing for appeals in eminent domain proceedings initiated by water control and improvement districts; providing for trial de novo in district courts; granting the right to trial by jury upon demand of either party.
SJR 26 61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide that in all eminent domain proceedings a person whose property is being taken, damaged or destroyed for a public use shall be entitled to the right of a trial by jury.
HB 18 61-1 (1969)
Author: Bass, Jr., James William "Bill"
Relating to providing for appeals in eminent domain proceedings initiated by water control and improvement districts; providing for trial de novo in district courts; granting the right to trial by jury upon demand of either party.
SB 3 61-1 (1969)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to providing for appeals in eminent domain proceedings initiated by water control and improvement districts; providing for trial de novo in district courts; granting the right to trial by jury upon demand of either party.
SB 15 61-2 (1969)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to providing for appeals in eminent domain proceedings initiated by water control and improvement districts; providing for trial de novo in district courts; granting the right to trial by jury upon demand of either party.
HB 104 60-0 (1967)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to conferring the power of eminent domain upon the governing bodies of state soil and water conservation districts.
HB 125 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to transferring original jurisdiction in matters of eminent domain from the County Court of Hopkins County to the district courts in and for that county.
HB 178 60-0 (1967)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to repealing certain statute relating to the prohibition against acquisition of riparian rights, water rights, water supply, and certain facilities and lands by a person, corporation, city, town, municipality, or other public corporation by eminent domain or condemnation.
HB 321 60-0 (1967)
Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill"
Relating to the transfer of original jurisdiction in matters of eminent domain from the County Court of Willacy County to the district courts in and for that county.
HB 640 60-0 (1967)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy
Relating to transferring original jurisdiction in matters of eminent domain from the County Court of Morris County to the district court in and for that county.
HB 1132 60-0 (1967)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to conferring the power of eminent domain upon the Texas Water Development Board.
SB 66 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to conferring the power of eminent domain upon the governing bodies of State Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
SB 442 60-0 (1967)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to conferring the power of eminent domain upon the Texas Water Development Board.
SB 523 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to amending certain statutes to give County Courts at Law and District Courts trying condemnation cases to set a fee for the special commissioners who act as arbitrators in such cases in an amount of not less than $10.00 to be charged as costs of court in such cases; providing an effective date.
SB 526 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing for the condemnor paying landowner's expenses and fees connected with a condemnation suit when the condemnor dismisses the suit before entry of judgment.
SB 536 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the value of property and the amount of damages in condemnation proceedings.
HB 250 59-0 (1965)
Author: McDonald, Felix
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to confer on the Board of Regents of Pan American College the power of eminent domain.
HB 285 59-0 (1965)
Author: Lewis, Ben H.
Relating to time allowed for filing objections to award decisions in eminent domain proceedings.
HB 901 59-0 (1965)
Author: Crain, Jack Walton
Relating to conferring the right of eminent domain on the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
HB 956 59-0 (1965)
Author: Whatley, Willis James
Relating to the conservation, storage and ownership of natural gas in counties having a population in excess of 1,200,000 according to the last preceding Federal Census or any future Federal Census.
HB 1164 59-0 (1965)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe
Relating to transferring jurisdiction of eminent domain proceedings from the County Courts at Law of Tarrant County to the district courts of Tarrant County.
HCR 36 59-0 (1965)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank" | et. al.
Directing the State Building Commission to initiate condemnation proceedings on certain land adjacent to the State Capitol grounds, and to continue its policy of constructing buildings that do not obstruct, but enhance the beauty of, the view of the Capitol Building.
SB 53 59-0 (1965)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to amending certain Acts by conferring on the board of Regents of Pan American College the power of eminent domain.
SB 187 59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to conferring upon the Board of Regents of The University of Texas the power of eminent domain to acquire land for the use of The University of Texas system.
SB 452 59-0 (1965)
Author: Colson, Esther Neveille
Relating to conferring the right of eminent domain on the Texas Board of Corrections.
HB 291 58-0 (1963)
Author: Miller, Wallace H. | et. al.
Relating to conferring on the Board of Regents of the University of Houston the power of eminent domain.
HB 383 58-0 (1963)
Author: Fairchild, Robert Lewis
Relating to eminent domain proceedings; providing for service of notice of the hearing where the property belongs to certain estates which have no legal representative.
HB 690 58-0 (1963)
Author: Chapman, Joe N.
Relating to removing the general jurisdiction in trial of all matters of eminent domain on appeal from the awards of commissioners from the County Court of Titus County; transferring the general jurisdiction in trial of all matters of eminent domain on appeal from the awards of commissioners to the district court having jurisdiction in Titus County.
HB 927 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to granting the commissioners court of Victoria County authority to condemn the right-of-way and roadbed of a railway company for the purpose of opening a public road and pedestrian crossing over said railway company's tracks.
HCR 88 58-0 (1963)
Author: Miller, Wallace H.
Suspending the Joint Rules to consider House Bill No. 291.
HB 180 57-0 (1961)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to awarding decisions in eminent domain proceedings, providing for notice thereof, and providing for objections thereto; providing for functions of judges and clerks in eminent domain cases in district courts and county courts at law.
HB 472 57-0 (1961)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm
Relating to fixing the jurisdiction of eminent domain cases in the district courts.
HB 556 57-0 (1961)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes relating to payment by the plaintiff of certain costs in eminent domain proceedings.
HB 792 57-0 (1961)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to granting commissioners courts authority to condemn the right-of-way and roadbed of a railway company for the purpose of opening a public road and pedestrian crossing over said railway company's tracks.
SB 226 57-0 (1961)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to payment by the plaintiff of certain costs in eminent domain proceedings.
SB 230 57-0 (1961)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to the conservation, storage and ownership of natural gas, and granting the right of eminent domain in underground reservoirs for the injection and storage of natural gas therein and the withdrawal of natural gas therefrom by any natural gas public utility or natural gas pipeline engaged in either or both the transportation or distribution of natural gas.
SB 412 57-0 (1961)
Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the authority of incorporated cities and towns to utilize eminent domain powers to condemn private property to establish thereon off-street parking for motor vehicles.
HB 289 56-0 (1959)
Author: Parsons, Sam H.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to fees of commissioners appointed to assess damages in eminent domain proceedings, so as to provide that in all counties the Commissioners Court shall set the fee of the commissioners at any amount they may deem reasonable, not less than Five Dollars ($5) per day.
HB 361 56-0 (1959)
Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer
Relating to amending certain statutes pertaining to eminent domain proceedings.
HB 362 56-0 (1959)
Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer
Relating to amending certain statutes pertaining to the filing of notice of proceedings, suit or action affecting the title of land.
HB 595 56-0 (1959)
Author: Cox, John Trimmier Morrison
Relating to defining eminent domain powers of Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 5.
HB 670 56-0 (1959)
Author: Kilgarlin, William Wayne "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to conferring upon counties the right of eminent domain within the boundaries of municipalities with the prior consent of the governing bodies of such municipalities where land, right of ways or easements are, in the judgment of the Commissioners Court of such counties, necessary or convenient to any road which forms or will form a connecting link in the county road system or a connecting link in a State Highway.
HB 930 56-0 (1959)
Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika"
Relating to conferring upon Regional College Districts the power of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring property for their needs.
SB 289 56-0 (1959)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to authorizing any nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of this state for charitable purposes and affiliated or associated with a medical center having a recognized medical school and which has for its purpose the support of medical facilities dedicated to the use and benefit of the public, situated in certain counties, to exercise the power of eminent domain.
SB 331 56-0 (1959)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to Eminent Domain.
HB 262 55-0 (1957)
Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer
Relating to amending certain Statutes by setting forth requisites of the statement in condemnation; authorizing filing of condemnation proceedings with Judges of County Courts at Law, County Judges, and District Judges under the circumstances provided herein.
HB 536 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that the county judge shall be disqualified to try any condemnation case wherein the county of which he is the administrative head is a party; authorizing the recovery of damages by tenants on land being condemned even though such tenants do not own an interest in the land.
SB 35 55-0 (1957)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to amending Eminent Domain Statutes, setting forth requisites of the statement in condemnation; authorizing filing of condemnation proceedings with Judges of County Courts at Law, County Judges, and District Judges under the circumstances provided herein; permitting the State of Texas to acquire title to real estate needed for highway purposes upon the filing of a petition and declaration of taking and of deposit of the amount of money estimated to be adequate compensation for property taken, etc.
HB 77 54-0 (1955)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes conferring upon the State Highway Commission the right of eminent domain acting by and through the Attorney General of the State of Texas, to condemn land for right of way in connection with the construction of a designated State Highway.
SB 255 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide that venue for the exercise of the right of eminent domain by the State Highway Commission shall be in the county where the land material sought to be condemned, or a part thereof, is located and that all such condemnation proceedings shall be in all things as provided; repealing all laws in conflict; that if any part is hold void, declaring intention to pass valid portions.
SB 256 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for filing petition for condemnation with the County Clerk; providing for filing and docketing such petition as a preceeding in the County Court at Law; providing for filing Commissioners' report with the County Clerk.
SB 353 54-0 (1955)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to restoring to the County Court of Hill County original jurisdiction in matters of eminent domain; transferring from the District Court in Hill County to the County Court of Hill County, original jurisdiction in matters of eminent domain; making other provisions relating to such transfer; providing a severability clause.
SB 450 54-0 (1955)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to sale of real property under execution; amending Statutes so as to permit sale at some place within the courthouse other than the courthouse door and to require the notice of sale to state the time and place of sale.
HB 89 53-0 (1953)
Author: Gray, Sr., Jessy Franklin
Relating to providing for and regulating the right of power of eminent domain and the process of condemnation thereunder to be exercised by or for the benefit of any political subdivision of this State or the citizens of said political subdivision against the property of the resident citizens of any other political subdivision of this State.
HB 383 53-0 (1953)
Author: Gray, Sr., Jessy Franklin
Relating to providing that in any development or project authorized under Section 59 of Article XVI of the Constitution of Texas, no property of any kind within the State of Texas may be acquired by the exercise of the right or the power of eminent domain and the process of condemnation thereunder unless the political subdivision in which said property is located will benefit from the development or project when completed for which the condemned property is intended to be used or is needed; providing the measure or determination of said benefits.
HB 674 53-0 (1953)
Author: Briscoe, Jr., Dolph
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the hearing of evidence concerning and the assessment of damages of certain condemnation proceedings.
HB 779 53-0 (1953)
Author: Patten, Robert
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide for an independent showing of need or necessity in connection with the condemnation of lands, rights of way, easements, or other property for the construction, maintenance, or operation of pipe lines.
HB 432 51-0 (1949)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald | et. al.
Relating to conferring upon all counties in the State of Texas the right of eminent domain to acquire property, real and personal, rights of way and easement over land, public or private, for making and digging canals, drains, levees and improvements for flood control.
HB 795 51-0 (1949)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald
Relating to amend certain Article relative to condemnation proceedings in regard to conservation and reclamation.
HB 852 51-0 (1949)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain navigation districts heretofore or hereafter organized, containing municipalities of 300,000 population, or more, by the last or any future Federal Census, in addition to all other powers, to take possession of property sought to be condemned at any time after award of the condemnation commissioners upon deposit with the clerk of the amount of the award, relieving such navigation districts of the requirement of giving security for costs; providing that unconstitutionality of any part of this Act shall not invalidate the remainder.
SB 428 51-0 (1949)
Author: Carney, Howard A.
Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to "Eminent Domain" and condemnation proceedings by corporations, irrigation and water improvement districts, cities and towns, etc.
SB 200 50-0 (1947)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending a previous Act, by providing for the development of the oil and gas resources of state-owned river beds, streams or channels, granting the right of eminent domain and condemnation in the development of minerals in river beds.
HB 640 49-0 (1945)
Author: Storey, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Article relating to power of eminent domain.
HB 711 49-0 (1945)
Author: Love, Jack
Relating to amending Article 3269 R.C.S., 1925 providing procedure and practice in certain suits in district courts, etc.
HB 132 48-0 (1943)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to conferring upon the Board of Regents of the Texas State College for Women of Texas the power of eminent domain to acquire land for the use of the College.
HB 205 48-0 (1943)
Author: Craig, Richard Harrison
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Control under the laws of the State of Texas to exercise the right of eminent domain and condemnation in the securing of lands necessary to the operation of State Eleemosynary Institutions, State Hospitals and other institutions under the control and jurisdiction of said Board and defining the duties and powers of the State Board of Control and the Attorney General's Department in regard thereto.
SB 269 48-0 (1943)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to amending certain regulations governing erection of power lines.
HB 398 47-0 (1941)
Author: Shell, J. Harvey
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes providing that a city or town shall have the right of eminent domain to condemn private property for the purpose of digging or drilling thereon water wells or producing water therefrom or constructing pump stations or reservoirs.
HB 413 47-0 (1941)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" | et. al.
Relating to the granting to cities and towns the right to acquire property and business of public utilities by right of eminent domain.
HB 627 47-0 (1941)
Author: Hughes, Duncan Spence | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing housing authorities to acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any interest in real property; to create housing authorities for counties; to provide for the creation of regional housing authorities.
HB 958 47-0 (1941)
Author: McDonald, Sr., William Thomas
Relating to conferring upon the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas the power of eminent domain to acquire land for the use of the College; exempting said Directors from depositing bond.
HB 1026 47-0 (1941)
Author: Skiles, Sr., Joe
Relating to conferring upon the Board of Regents of the Texas State Teachers Colleges the power of eminent domain to acquire land for the use of the Colleges.
SB 146 47-0 (1941)
Author: Mauritz, Fred
Relating to amending certain Article providing that a city or town shall have the right of eminent domain to condemn private property for the purpose of digging or drilling thereon water wells or producing water therefrom or constructing pump stations or reservoirs.
SB 367 47-0 (1941)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to amending certain Act authorizing housing authorities to acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any interest in real property; to create housing authorities for counties.
SB 416 47-0 (1941)
Author: Ramsey, Ben
Relating to amending certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes by providing for the recording of the decision of commissioners in eminent domain proceedings in the minutes of the county court, and repealing all laws and parts of law in conflict herewith.
SB 443 47-0 (1941)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Relating to conferring upon the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas the power of eminent domain to acquire land for the use of the college.
HB 680 46-0 (1939)
Author: Skiles, Sr., Joe
Relating to amending a certain Article which provides that juries in condemnation suits in certain cases may under certain regulations be permitted to inspect the land sought to be condemned.
HB 692 46-0 (1939)
Author: Skiles, Sr., Joe
Relating to amending a certain Article by providing that in condemnation suits for the purpose of condemning land for public use in cases where the land is situated in two or more counties, suit may be filed in either county.
SB 418 46-0 (1939)
Author: Pace, Will D.
Relating to authorizing the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission to acquire by purchase lands, water rights, easements, rights-of-way and property of any person in this State.
HB 130 45-0 (1937)
Author: James, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to giving the right of eminent domain to certain conservation and reclamation districts to enable them to acquire by condemnation land on which cemeteries are located under certain conditions.
HB 439 44-0 (1935)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 39th Legislature (R.S.); condemnation proceedings by the State Highway Commission for highway purposes.
HB 783 44-0 (1935)
Author: Colquitt, Rawlins M.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; enlarging the powers of eminent domain of fresh water supply districts so as to enable them to use existing pipe lines, upon the payment of fair and just compensation, where such use will not impair the supply of service of the owner.
SB 156 44-0 (1935)
Author: Regan, Kenneth Mills
Relating to the powers of any person, association of persons, corporation, irrigation or water improvement district, or any city or town to condemn land.
HB 791 43-0 (1933)
Author: Greathouse, Joseph Felix "Joe"
Relating to providing that hereafter in all condemnation proceedings, the mineral rights of the condemned party shall be held superior to the surface rights of the condemning party, and in the event of any conflict where it is necessary to drill any offset well, that the surface rights shall yield to the mineral rights, and the condemning party shall immediately remove any interference or hindrance therewith, and in the event of his failure to do so upon demand, the owner of the mineral rights shall have the right to do so, without liability.
SB 531 43-0 (1933)
Author: Hornsby, John William
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Court to condemn land not more than one hundred feet in width for stream-bed diversion in connection with the locating, relocating or construction of a designated State highway.
SB 12 43-2 (1934)
Author: Regan, Kenneth Mills
Relating to authorizing irrigation districts, water improvement districts and water power control districts to condemn land under the general condemnation statutes; authorizing irrigation districts, water improvement districts and water power control districts to take possession of the property sought to be condemned pending litigation after the award of the commissioners without first depositing bond or sum of money.
HB 270 42-0 (1931)
Author: McGregor, Temple Harris
Relating to authorizing and directing the State Board of Control to acquire either by purchase or condemnation a tract of land immediately east of the Capitol Campus and to erect thereon a building to be known as The State Hall of Records.
HB 595 42-0 (1931)
Author: Davis, Ephraim McDaniel "E.M."
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing for procedure and practice in suits against those having the right of eminent domain for property, damages to property, or injunction.
HB 664 42-0 (1931)
Author: Satterwhite, Robert Lee
Relating to conferring the authority upon the County School Trustees to exercise the right of eminent domain to acquire title to real property for Common School Districts and Independent School Districts having fewer than One Hundred Fifty (150) scholastics.
HB 1033 42-0 (1931)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C.
Relating to amending certain Statutes authorizing incorporated cities or towns to exercise the right of eminent domain to condemn private property for airport purposes.
SB 21 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to authorizing certain Charitable and Eleemosynary Institutions incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas to exercise the right of Eminent Domain and Condemnation within the confines of any incorporated city in this State having more than 43,000 inhabitants according to the United States Census of 1920, which city is in a county having a population of less than 100,000 inhabitants according to said Census.
SB 288 42-0 (1931)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the purchase or condemnation of land by the State Highway Commission.
SB 394 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to authorizing Counties and the State Highway Commission and other bodies to condemn land, earth, stone or other material convenient or necessary for the laying out, opening and/or maintaining and constructing of roads and for the drainage of the same.
SB 586 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodruff, Henry Grady
Relating to water control and improvement districts; relating to right of eminent domain and assessment of taxes by water control and improvement districts.
SB 20 42-1 (1931)
Author: Gainer, Charles Salter
Relating to amending certain Acts by conferring upon all counties adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico the right of eminent domain, where land, right of way or easements or dumping ground privileges are necessary to be secured for the construction of an intra-coastal canal.
HB 47 42-3 (1932)
Author: Beck, Walter H.
Relating to conferring on the State of Texas the right to appeal from awards made by commissioners to appraise damages and, or, judgments of courts in condemnation proceedings.
HB 577 41-0 (1929)
Author: Morse, Robert Emmett
Relating to conferring upon all cities and towns in Texas and also upon certain independent school districts the right and power by the exercise of the right of eminent domain to acquire the fee simple title to real property for certain purposes.
SB 376 41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to the right of eminent domain of cities and independent school districts.
SB 547 41-0 (1929)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to condemnation of land for rights of way for State Highways.
SB 608 41-0 (1929)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to vesting the right of eminent domain in the Board of Managers of the North Texas Junior Agricultural Mechanical and Industrial College.
SB 610 41-0 (1929)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to providing that the State of Texas, through the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission, shall have the power, right and authority to condemn and appropriate to the use of the State land and water in Smith County, Texas for the purpose of erecting, constructing, enlarging and maintaining fish hatcheries.
HB 23 41-1 (1929)
Author: Holder, Ray
Relating to vesting the right of eminent domain in the Board of Managers of the North Texas Junior Agricultural Mechanical and Industrial College.
SB 111 41-1 (1929)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to providing that the State of Texas, through the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission, shall have the power, right and authority to condemn and appropriate to the use of the State, land and water in Smith County, Texas, for the purpose of erecting, constructing, enlarging and maintaining fish hatcheries, buildings, necessary equipments, roads and passageways to said hatcheries.
SB 24 41-3 (1929)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" | et. al.
Relating to acquiring right of way for gravel pits by commissioners courts, etc.
HB 42 41-5 (1930)
Author: Savage, William Thomas
Relating to granting certain righs of eminent domain to Water Improvement Districts, authorizing such Districts to acquire by condemnation lands, easements and other property and the fee simple title, easement or right-of-way in, over or through any and all lands for any of its necessary and authorized purposes, except lands used for cemetery purposes, and lands used for supplying water under the laws of this State.
HB 12 40-0 (1927)
Author: Pool, Adrian C.
Relating to amending an Act authorizing the locator or owner of a mine or mining claim to connect the same by an aerial tramway with nearest smelter or line of railroad and to purchase or condemn a right-of-way therefor upon certain conditions.
SB 418 40-0 (1927)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin
Relating to authorizing every person, firm, corporation, limited partnership, joint stock association or other association operating or constructing aerial or other kind of tramways between mines and railways and smelters to acquire rights-of-way by condemnation.
HB 386 39-0 (1925)
Author: Barron, Sr., Wingate Stuart
Relating to conferring upon the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas the right of eminent domain.
House: Education
HB 396 39-0 (1925)
Author: McFarlane, William Doddridge
Relating to providing that cities and towns under five thousand population shall have the power to appropriate property for public purposes.
House: Municipal and Private Corporations
HB 566 39-0 (1925)
Author: Hull, Thomas Phillip
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the practice in cases where a railroad is sued for property occupied by it for railroad purposes so as to include within the operation of said statute all persons or corporations having the right of eminent domain.
House: Common Carriers
HB 574 39-0 (1925)
Author: Montgomery, William Rogers | et. al.
Relating to providing in substance that certain districts have power of eminent domain; providing the manner of condemnation proceedings.
House: Conservation and Reclamation
HB 581 39-0 (1925)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree | et. al.
Relating to conferring upon counties the right of eminent domain where land, right of way or easements are necessary to be secured for the construction of jai, court houses, hospitals, delinquent houses, hospitals, delinquent and dependent schools, poor farms, libraries, or for other public purposes, and providing for the institution of such proceedings in the name of the county.
House: Judiciary
HB 592 39-0 (1925)
Author: Stevenson, James W.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the power of the State of Texas, though the Game, Fish and Oyster Commissioner, to condemn land for the purpose of erecting dredges.
House: State Affairs
SB 61 39-0 (1925)
Author: Real, Julius
Relating to amending certain statute relating to eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
SB 244 39-0 (1925)
Author: Bowers, Richard Saffarrans
Relating to conferring upon the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas the right of eminent domain.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
SB 364 39-0 (1925)
Author: Miller, Eugene
Relating to providing that cities and towns under five thousand population shall have the power to appropriate property for public purposes.
Senate: Town and City Corporations
SB 401 39-0 (1925)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to conferring upon counties the right of eminent domain, where land, right of way or easements are necessary to be secured for the construction of jails, courthouses, hospitals, delinquent and dependent schools, poor farms, libraries or for other public purposes, and providing for the institution of such proceedings in the name of the county, and that the assessing of damages shall be in conformity to the statutes of the State of Texas for condemning and acquiring right of way by railroads, and providing that no appeal shall cause suspension of work, and that counties shall not be required to give appeal bond or bond for costs.
Senate: State Affairs
HB 10 38-0 (1923)
Author: Irwin, Thomas K. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities having more than 10,000 population to purchase and condemn real estate for highways, public squares or public places therein, and to provide for the cost thereof, and for the assessment of such costs against property benefited by such improvements and against its owners, and to enforce the collection thereof.
HB 183 38-0 (1923)
Author: Purl, George Clark | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities having more than twenty-five thousand inhabitants and owning and operating their own waterworks systems to acquire by purchase, gift, devise or by the exercise of the right of eminent domain through and by condemnation proceedings.
HB 229 38-0 (1923)
Author: Montgomery, William Rogers
Relating to amending certain act relating to the right of eminent domain.
HB 464 38-0 (1923)
Author: Morgan, W. C.
Relating to facilitating the marketing and distribution of the natural resources of the State, and the product manufactured therefrom, by extending the right of condemnation to certain corporations.
SB 31 38-0 (1923)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities to purchase and condemn real estate for the purpose of laying out, establishing, straightening, widening, opening or extending highways, public squares or public places therein.
SB 75 38-0 (1923)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to providing that any person, firm, corporation, limited partnership, joint stock association or association of any kind whatsoever, owning or holding a permit from the Game, Fish, and Oyster Commissioner of the State of Texas, to excavate and take from anybody of water from this State, certain geological resources, shall have the right and power to condemn land for the purpose of erecting plant sites and plants, railroad spurs, and opening roads and passageways to said plant or place of operations, and providing that the method of condemnation shall be the same as is now provided by law in case of railroads.
SB 120 38-0 (1923)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to authorizing certain cities owning and operating their own waterworks systems to acquire by purchase, gift, devise or by the exercise of the right of eminent domain through and by condemnation proceedings, the necessary lands and property, public or privatefor the purpose of constructing reservoirs and for the purpose of the extension, construction, improvement and enlargement of the said waterworks systems.
SB 148 38-0 (1923)
Author: Bowers, Richard Saffarrans | et. al.
Relating to providing against the removal or change in the location of general offices, machine shops, or round houses of any railroad in the State of Texas.
SB 391 38-0 (1923)
Author: Strong, James Garrison
Relating to prohibiting private corporations, persons, cities, towns or other public corporations from exercising the right of eminent domain over certain riparian and water rights and lands under or adjacent to any streams in this State, used for the purpose of developing water power.
HB 158 38-2 (1923)
Author: Morgan, W. C.
Relating to facilitating the marketing and distribution of the natural resources of the State, and the products manufactured therefrom, by extending the right of condemnation to certain corporations.
SB 69 38-2 (1923)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to providing that, where the State of Texas, through the Game, Fish and Oyster Commssioner, has issued a permit to excavate and take from any body of water in the State, at the request of the permit holder, shall have the right and power to condemn land for the purpose of erecting dredges and necessary equipments, railroad spurs, and opening of roads and passage ways to said place of operations.
HB 19 36-0 (1919)
Author: Laney, Charles O.
Relating to granting to every person, firm, corporation, limited partnership, joint stock association, or association of any kind whatsoever owning, operating, or managing any pipe line or any part of any pipe line within the State of Texas for the transportation of crude petroleum that is declared to be a common carrier by and is subject to the provisions of certain statute of the General Laws of Texas, the right and power of eminent domain.
SB 57 36-0 (1919)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the condemnation by incorporated towns and public utility companies or corporations of private property for improvement purposes; providing for condemnation by cities and towns of private property for certain reasons.
SB 78 36-0 (1919)
Author: Buchanan, Charles R.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to pipe lines so as to remove the limitation of the right of common carrier pipe lines organized under said statute to condemn only for pipe lines not exceeding eight inches in diameter; granting right of eminent domain.
SB 79 36-0 (1919)
Author: Bell, William Steve
Relating to granting to every person, firm, corporation, limited partnership, joint stock association, or association of any kind whatsoever owning, operating, or managing any pipe line or any part of any pipe line within the State of Texas for the transportation of crude petroleum that is declared to be a common carrier by and is subject to the right and power of eminent domain in the exercise of which he, it, or they may enter upon and condemn the lands, rights of way, easements and property of any person or corporation necessary for the construction, maintenance, or operation of his, its or their common carrier pipe line, the manner and method of such condemnation and the assessment and payment of the damages therefor to be same as is provided by law in the case of railroads.
SB 257 36-0 (1919)
Author: Carlock, Sr., Robert Lee | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the right of eminent domain of railways so as to provide that if any railroad corporation be unable to agree with the owner for the purchase of any real estate, or the material thereon, required for the purpose of its incorporation or the transaction of its business, etc., such corporation may acquire such property in the manner provided by law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Internal Improvements
HB 277 35-0 (1917)
Author: Robertson, J. Ben
Relating to eminent domain and the condemnation of property by public utility companies and corporations for widening streets, constructing plants and waterworks and laying pipes and providing for just compensation.
SB 100 35-0 (1917)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to the condemnation by incorporated cities and towns and public utility companies of private property for opening or widening streets or for the construction of extension of gas or electric light plants or water works.
SB 223 35-0 (1917)
Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold
Relating to granting the power to purchase, lease, or acquire by condemnation, for certain public purposes, to County School Trustees of common school districts, having less than 150 scholastics, Trustees of Independent School Districts having 150 or more scholastics and to Cemetery Associations, incorporated or unincorporated.
HB 413 34-0 (1915)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the condemnation by incorporated cities and towns and public utility companies or corporations of private property for opening or widening streets or for the construction of water works; prescribing the proceedings for such condemnation.
HB 498 34-0 (1915)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to empowering and authorizing the city council and county commissioners court of certain towns to condemn land an property and to compel all railroads to construct safety separations or crossings when such tracks or lines cross any public highway, road or crossing.
SB 202 34-0 (1915)
Author: King, Steve M.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the condemnation by incorporated cities and towns and public utility companies of corporations of private property for opening or widening streets, avenues or alleys.
SB 350 34-0 (1915)
Author: King, Steve M.
Relating to granting incorporated cities and towns owning their own waterworks, the right to condemn private property in or outside of the city or town limits, for the purpose of acquiring right-of-way for digging or excavating canals, and for laying water mains into the city or town for the purpose of conducting water from any stream into the city or town for public use.
HB 619 33-0 (1913)
Author: Watson, Daniel
Relating to the condemnation of property for public purposes.
HB 716 33-0 (1913)
Author: Tarver, William Allen | et. al.
Relating to amending the Revised Statutes by adding the right of condemnation, so as to give to the City Council of an incorporated city or town, a power to take private property and condemn the same for the purposes of enlarging or establishing public parks.
SB 315 33-0 (1913)
Author: Nugent, Clinton W.
Relating to authorizing and empowering the State Normal Schools Board of Regents of this State to acquire by purchase or condemnation lands for sites on which to erect and maintain buildings and for other uses of the respective schools.
SB 33 30-0 (1907)
Author: Griggs, George B. | et. al.
Relating to conferring the power of eminent domain upon interurban electric railway companies.
SB 45 26-0 (1899)
Relating to amending Article 4471, of Chapter 8, Title 94, of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, of 1895, so as to permit railroad and other corporations having the right of eminent domain to enter upon and take possession of property sought to be condemned, pending litigation, upon the payment or security of the award of the commissioners appointed to appraise, and costs.
SB 318 26-0 (1899)
Relating to empowering companies and corporations chartered, or what may hereafter be chartered by the laws of this State, for the purpose of owning, constructing or operating sewer systems, to condemn private property for the purpose of laying pipes, mains, connections, vats, filtering pipes, and for use of private property as a base of ultimate disposition of sewerage.
SB 311 22-0 (1891)
Relating to regulating the condemnation of property for the erection of hospitals and pest houses.
HB 407 21-0 (1889)
Relating to regulating the condemnation of property in cities and towns for the purpose of opening, widening, or changing public streets, avenues, or alleys, or for water mains or sewers.
HB 287 19-0 (1885)
Relating to amending article 3969 title LXXIX, Revised Civil Statutes.
SB 84 18-0 (1883)
Relating to regulating the condemnation of property in cities and towns for the purpose of opening, widening or changing public streets, avenues or alleys, or for water mains, or sewers
