Texas SB316 allows the Texas Facilities Commission to use eminent domain to build a wall along the state's international border.

Texas SB316 amends the Government Code to authorize the Texas Facilities Commission to exercise eminent domain for the construction, extension, improvement, or development of a wall along the state's international border. The wall aims to prevent human trafficking and illegal entry of aliens, terrorists, and contraband. The commission can acquire land in fee simple or any interest less than fee simple. Before filing a condemnation petition, the commission must adopt a resolution stating that the acquisition is a public necessity and in the public interest.

Texas SB316 allows the Texas Facilities Commission to use eminent domain to build a wall along the state's international border.

Texas SB316 amends the Government Code to authorize the Texas Facilities Commission to exercise eminent domain for the construction, extension, improvement, or development of a wall along the state's international border. The wall aims to prevent human trafficking and illegal entry of aliens, terrorists, and contraband. The commission can acquire land in fee simple or any interest less than fee simple. Before filing a condemnation petition, the commission must adopt a resolution stating that the acquisition is a public necessity and in the public interest.