§ 4.03. Eminent domain.

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The City shall have the full power and right to exercise the power of eminent domain when necessary or desirable to carry out any of the powers conferred upon it by this Charter or by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas. The City may exercise the power of eminent domain in any manner authorized or permitted by the Constitution and laws of this State. The power of eminent domain hereby conferred shall include the right of the City to take the fee in land so condemned and such power and authority shall include the right to condemn public property for such purposes. The City shall have and possess the power of condemnation for any municipal or public purpose even though not specifically enumerated in this Charter.

(Rev. of 5-6-1995)

State law reference

Eminent domain, V.T.C.A., Property Code § 21.001 et seq., V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 251.001 et seq.

                    
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