Land Use & Zoning
A Texas property owner receives notice that their land is being condemned for a highway expansion. The process of negotiating or litigating the compensation amount after the government's initial offer is called:
AEminent domain declaration
BSpecial commissioners' hearing or condemnation proceeding✓ Correct
CRezoning appeal
DInverse condemnation
Explanation
In Texas condemnation (eminent domain) proceedings, the government files suit and special commissioners are appointed to determine compensation. If either party objects to the commissioners' award, the case proceeds to district court for a trial on damages.
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