Relating to the exclusion of certain mineral interests from the property interests that may be condemned by a regional tollway authority.
Impact
The bill modifies existing laws concerning condemnation by specifying that regional tollway authorities cannot claim rights to mineral resources unless explicitly stated. This creates a clearer boundary for landowners regarding what interests they retain when their property is subject to condemnation. Additionally, it ensures that landowners are not required to facilitate access to these mineral resources for development purposes, regardless of any surface interests being condemned, thus safeguarding their mineral rights.
Summary
House Bill 341 addresses the issue of property interests that may be condemned by regional tollway authorities in Texas. It specifically introduces an exclusion for certain mineral interests, stating that when a regional tollway authority files a condemnation petition, it must exclude from condemnation all oil, gas, and sulphur resources that can be extracted from beneath the property in question. This change highlights the legislative intent to protect mineral rights during tollway infrastructure development.
Contention
No notable points of contention have been recorded around this bill, indicating a general consensus that it is a necessary legal reform to clarify the treatment of mineral interests in condemnation cases. The straightforward nature of the proposed amendments suggests that it aims at facilitating better relationships between regional tollway authorities and landowners, while preventing any potential disputes regarding mineral extraction rights during infrastructure projects.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to negotiate the release of a reversionary interest and certain other interests of the state in certain property in Palo Pinto County owned by the Palo Pinto County Livestock Association.