S.B. No. 721
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.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 721 passed the Senate on
April 20, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 721 passed the House on
May 4, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 145, Nays 0, two present
not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor