Land Use & Zoning
A Texas school district may acquire private property through eminent domain for a new school. This acquisition must include:
AApproval from TREC
BJust compensation to the property owner and following required condemnation procedures✓ Correct
CPermission from the state legislature
DAn environmental assessment performed by TCEQ
Explanation
Texas public school districts have eminent domain authority to acquire land for school facilities. The process requires following Texas eminent domain procedures, including bona fide negotiations, making a bona fide offer, and providing just compensation.
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