Texas Administrative Code
Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Chapter 12 - COAL MINING REGULATIONS
Subchapter R - TEXAS ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAM
Section 12.820 - Procedures for Acquisition

Universal Citation: 16 TX Admin Code ยง 12.820

Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024

(a) An appraisal of the fair market value of all land or interest in land to be acquired shall be obtained by the Commission. The appraisal shall state the fair market value of the land as adversely affected by past mining.

(b) When practical, acquisition shall be by purchase from a willing seller. The amount paid for land or interests in land acquired shall reflect the fair market value of the land or interests in land as adversely affected by past mining.

(c) When necessary, land or interests in land may be acquired by condemnation. Condemnation procedures shall not be started until all reasonable efforts have been made to purchase the land or interests in lands from a willing seller.

(d) The Commission, when acquiring land under this title, shall comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, RSA 4601 et seq., and 41 CFR Part 114-50.

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