Texas HB2011 amends eminent domain laws to allow property owners to repurchase property if ad valorem taxes remain unpaid.

Texas HB2011 amends the Texas Property Code to allow a person or their heirs, successors, or assigns to repurchase real property acquired through eminent domain if the condemning entity fails to pay ad valorem taxes. The right to repurchase exists each due date of unpaid ad valorem taxes and regardless of the entity's intention to pay. The entity must notify the former owner of the right to repurchase within 180 days of determining the owner is entitled. The former owner can request information on unpaid taxes annually after 18 months.

Texas HB2011 amends eminent domain laws to allow property owners to repurchase property if ad valorem taxes remain unpaid.

Texas HB2011 amends the Texas Property Code to allow a person or their heirs, successors, or assigns to repurchase real property acquired through eminent domain if the condemning entity fails to pay ad valorem taxes. The right to repurchase exists each due date of unpaid ad valorem taxes and regardless of the entity's intention to pay. The entity must notify the former owner of the right to repurchase within 180 days of determining the owner is entitled. The former owner can request information on unpaid taxes annually after 18 months.