HB 162

Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a political subdivision to acquire property outside the political subdivision's boundaries.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 162 prohibits political subdivisions from using eminent domain to acquire property located outside their geographic boundaries. It makes corresponding changes to numerous statutes to enforce this limitation across municipalities, counties, and special districts.

Author (5)

Brent Money Cody Harris Cole Hefner Michael Schofield Wesley Virdell

Co-Author (33)

Daniel Alders Trent Ashby Cecil Bell, Jr. Keith Bell Bradley Buckley Ben Bumgarner Briscoe Cain Mark Dorazio Caroline Fairly Stan Gerdes Ryan Guillen Janis Holt Andy Hopper Todd Hunter Helen Kerwin Mitch Little Janie Lopez A.J. Louderback David Lowe Shelley Luther Christian Manuel Don McLaughlin Mike Olcott Tom Oliverson Keresa Richardson Alan Schoolcraft Joanne Shofner Shelby Slawson Valoree Swanson Tony Tinderholt Steve Toth Ellen Troxclair Trey Wharton

Contact the Author

Rep. Brent Money

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(512) 463-0880

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EXT E2.414

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