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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the disclosure of appraisal reports in connection with |
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the use of eminent domain authority. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 21.0111, Property Code, is amended by |
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adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows: |
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(a-1) An entity seeking to acquire real property through the |
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use of eminent domain shall, not later than the third business day |
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before the date of a special commissioner's hearing, disclose to |
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the property owner any and all current and existing appraisal |
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reports produced or acquired by the entity relating specifically to |
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the owner's property and used in determining the entity's opinion of |
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value, if an appraisal report is to be used at the hearing. |
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SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only |
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to a condemnation proceeding commenced on or after the effective |
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date of this Act. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021. |