Land Use & Zoning
Texas law allows a landowner whose property is subject to a 'taking' by the government to seek compensation through which process?
AFiling a complaint with TREC
BAn inverse condemnation lawsuit or negotiation of just compensation through the eminent domain process✓ Correct
CA zoning appeal to the city council
DA request to TCEQ for environmental review
Explanation
The Texas Constitution requires that private property not be taken for public use without adequate compensation (just compensation). Government entities must use the eminent domain (condemnation) process and pay fair market value. If the government takes property without proper compensation (inverse condemnation), the landowner may sue to obtain just compensation.
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