Pursuant to Senate Bill 18, enacted by the 82nd Legislature and in effect as of September 1, 2011, all public and private entities in Texas authorized to exercise the power of eminent domain are required to submit a letter to the Comptroller of Public Accounts detailing their legal authority to exercise this power. The letter must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, no later than December 31, 2012.
All powers of eminent domain expire on September 1, 2013 for all entities which fail to submit the letter by December 31, 2012. This means that the failure to timely submit a proper letter justifying the District's legal authority will result in the loss of this valuable power.
Information and a form that can be completed online, printed and mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, can be found at http://window.state.tx.us/sb18compliance/.
If you have any questions or need any assistance in completing the form, please feel free to contact us at (936)639-0007.
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Posted on 08/15 at 10:52 AM