Texas HB162 restricts political subdivisions from using eminent domain to acquire property outside their boundaries.

Texas HB162 amends various sections of state law to limit the use of eminent domain by political subdivisions to acquire property outside their boundaries. The bill specifies that eminent domain can only be exercised for property located within the boundaries of the political subdivision, with exceptions for certain public services and utilities. It also restricts the acquisition of property for wetland mitigation banks and buffer zones to within the boundaries of the eligible political subdivision. The changes apply to condemnation petitions filed after the bill's effective date.

Texas HB162 restricts political subdivisions from using eminent domain to acquire property outside their boundaries.

Texas HB162 amends various sections of state law to limit the use of eminent domain by political subdivisions to acquire property outside their boundaries. The bill specifies that eminent domain can only be exercised for property located within the boundaries of the political subdivision, with exceptions for certain public services and utilities. It also restricts the acquisition of property for wetland mitigation banks and buffer zones to within the boundaries of the eligible political subdivision. The changes apply to condemnation petitions filed after the bill's effective date.