Texas Landowners Bill of Rights (PDF)

Condemnation Process in Texas
3 Stages
a. Condemnor makes an offer to the Landowner. There is no judicial involvement.
b. If the Condemnor offer is rejected. The Condemnor request the appointment of 3 special comissioners.
After the special commissioners post their determination of damages, the condemnor may take possession of the property and begin the project by posting the required security.
c. Once the special commissioners post their award. Either party may appeal the commissioners’
award to the court for a full-blown trial. Typically, both sides will involve an attorney and appraiser.

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