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Under Texas law, eminent domain is the legal authority to take private property for public use. The takings process itself is called condemnation. As of February 1, 2008, Texas property cannot be taken unless the condemning authority first provides the Landowner’s Bill of Rights to the affected property’s owners.
The Texas Landowner’s Bill of Rights
1. You are entitled to receive adequate compensation if your property is taken for a public use.
2. Your property can only be taken for a public use.
3. Your property can only be taken by a governmental entity or private entity authorized by law to do so.
4. The entity that wants to take your property must notify you about its interest in taking your property.
5. The entity proposing to take your property must provide you with an assessment of the adequate compensation for your property.
6. The entity proposing to take your property must make a good faith offer to buy the property before it files a lawsuit to condemn the property.
7. You may hire an appraiser or other professional to determine the value of your property or to assist you in any condemnation proceeding.
8. You may hire an attorney to negotiate with the condemning entity and to represent you in any legal proceedings involving the condemnation.
9. Before your property is condemned, you are entitled to a hearing before a court-appointed panel that includes three special commissioners.
10. If you are unsatisfied with the compensation awarded by the special commissioners, or if you question whether the taking of your property was proper, you have the right to a trial by jury.
If you need legal assistance with your Eminent Domain or Inverse Condemnation matter, call us toll-free at 888-890-7290 or send an email to speak to an Eminent Domain/ Condemnation Lawyer at The Mukerji Law Firm, P.C. We offer free consultations and can advise you of your legal rights.
