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2025 Texas Statutes
Water Code
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 54 - Municipal Utility Districts
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 54.209. Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain
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TX Water Code § 54.209 (2025)
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Sec. 54.209. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN. A district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district boundaries to acquire:
(1) a site for a water treatment plant, water storage facility, wastewater treatment plant, or wastewater disposal plant;
(2) a site for a park, swimming pool, or other recreational facility, as defined by Section 49.462;
(3) an exclusive easement through a county regional park; or
(4) a site or easement for a road project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 271 (H.B. 1208), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 81 (S.B. 18), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2011.
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