79R2900 MTB-F

By:  Pitts                                                        H.B. No. 2921



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the condemnation of certain property for railroad 
purposes.     
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Chapter 6, Title 112, Revised Statutes, is 
amended by adding Article 6336a to read as follows:
	Art. 6336a. LOCAL REGULATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. The 
power to condemn property given to a railroad company under this 
title, including Articles 6316a, 6336, and 6351, does not apply to 
any property used for or designated under local zoning regulations 
for residential use unless the use of the condemned property is 
authorized under or in conformity with local zoning or development 
regulations.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2005.