Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 5 - TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION
Chapter 123 - FACILITIES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Subchapter B - REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Section 123.13 - Land and Real Property Acquisition, Condemnation

Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code ยง 123.13

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) When no agreement on purchase price between the seller and the buyer is reached through negotiations, the Commission may exercise its power of eminent domain.

(b) At least one appraisal as to fair market value shall be obtained from independent sources and a final offer presented to the seller based on an appraisal.

(c) The final offer to purchase shall contain a designated acceptance period stated in calendar days.

(d) If this final offer to purchase is not accepted by the seller within the designated time period, the Commission may proceed to make a finding of public purpose for the taking and seek assistance from the Office of the Attorney General to proceed with the condemnation action.

(e) The condemnation proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with state law.

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