# Tex. Government Code § 2204.001: ACQUISITION OF LAND BY STATE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C2204_S2204.001

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Government Code § 2204.001
- **Heading:** ACQUISITION OF LAND BY STATE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2204 / Section 2204.001

## Text

(a) The governor may purchase land or the right to use land that is required by this state for any type of public use.

(b) If the governor fails to agree with the owner of the land on the price for the land or the use of the land, the land may be condemned for public use in the name of this state. On the direction of the governor, condemnation proceedings shall be instituted against the owner of the land by the attorney general or the district or county attorney acting under the direction of the attorney general.

(c) If the governor determines that the amount of damages awarded in the condemnation proceedings under Subsection (b) is excessive, the state may not pay the damages. In that event, the state shall pay the costs of the proceedings and may not take further action.

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