Land Use & Zoning
In Texas, 'eminent domain' reform (House Bill 21, 2011) required government entities to:
APay fair market value plus 10% as a bonus
BFollow specific procedures including pre-condemnation negotiations, bona fide offers, and strict use of the taken property for the stated public purpose✓ Correct
CObtain voter approval for all condemnations
DUse only TREC-licensed appraisers for all takings
Explanation
Texas HB 21 (2011) reformed eminent domain procedures requiring condemning entities to: conduct pre-condemnation negotiations in good faith, make a bona fide offer based on a written appraisal, use the property for the stated public purpose within 10 years, and provide former owners a right to repurchase if the property is not used as intended.
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