An entity governed by this code and authorized by law to exercise the power of eminent domain may only exercise the power for a public use in accordance with Section 17, Article I, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Water Code § 1.005
LIMITATION ON EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 92 (S.B. 655), Sec. 2, eff
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