87R1441 DRS-D
 
  By: Schwertner, et al. S.B. No. 721
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the disclosure of appraisal reports in connection with
  the use of eminent domain authority.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 21.0111, Property Code, is amended by
  adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:
         (a-1)  An entity seeking to acquire real property through the
  use of eminent domain shall, not later than the third business day
  before the date of a special commissioner's hearing, disclose to
  the property owner any and all current and existing appraisal
  reports produced or acquired by the entity relating specifically to
  the owner's property and used in determining the entity's opinion of
  value, if an appraisal report is to be used at the hearing.
         SECTION 2.  The change in law made by this Act applies only
  to a condemnation proceeding commenced on or after the effective
  date of this Act.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.