Land Use & Zoning
Texas property that is taken for a public purpose and the owner is not fairly compensated may be subject to a claim of:
AInverse condemnation✓ Correct
BAdverse possession
CEminent domain waiver
DPolice power exemption
Explanation
Inverse condemnation occurs when the government takes or damages private property without formally exercising eminent domain and without paying just compensation. The property owner can sue the government for compensation.
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