Property Ownership
Under Texas law, when property is condemned by the government through eminent domain, the landowner is entitled to:
ANothing, since the government has the right of eminent domain
BJust compensation (fair market value) for the property taken✓ Correct
CReplacement property of equal size
DA tax exemption on their remaining property
Explanation
The Fifth Amendment and Texas Constitution require that when government takes private property for public use through eminent domain, the landowner receives just compensation—typically defined as fair market value. The government must negotiate in good faith before filing condemnation. Texas Property Code Chapter 21 governs eminent domain procedures.
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