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TX HB2706
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erin Zwiener
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AI Summary
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Requires private condemnors to wait at least 180 days after special commissioners make an award before taking possession of condemned property during pending litigation, rather than allowing immediate possession under current law
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Maintains existing exemptions allowing government entities (state, counties, municipalities, and certain water districts) to take immediate possession after paying or depositing the required award amount without posting additional bonds
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Permits property owners and condemnors to voluntarily agree to immediate possession arrangements regardless of the 180-day waiting period
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Applies only to condemnation proceedings where petitions are filed on or after September 1, 2025; existing proceedings remain under prior law
Legislative Description
Relating to the possession of property to be acquired by eminent domain during pending litigation in a condemnation proceeding.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Land & Resource Management
3/18/2025