Tex. Prop. Code Section 21.025
Production of Information by Certain Entities

(a)

Notwithstanding any other law, an entity that is not subject to Chapter 552 (Public Information), Government Code, and is authorized by law to acquire private property through the use of eminent domain is required to produce information as provided by this section if the information is:

(1)

requested by a person who owns property that is the subject of a proposed or existing eminent domain proceeding; and

(2)

related to the taking of the person’s private property by the entity through the use of eminent domain.

(b)

An entity described by Subsection (a) is required under this section only to produce information relating to the condemnation of the specific property owned by the requestor as described in the request. A request under this section must contain sufficient details to allow the entity to identify the specific tract of land in relation to which the information is sought.

(c)

The entity shall respond to a request in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure as if the request was made in a matter pending before a state district court.

(d)

Exceptions to disclosure provided by this chapter and the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure apply to the disclosure of information under this section.

(e)

Jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section resides in:

(1)

the court in which the condemnation was initiated; or

(2)

if the condemnation proceeding has not been initiated:

(A)

a court that would have jurisdiction over a proceeding to condemn the requestor’s property; or

(B)

a court with eminent domain jurisdiction in the county in which the entity has its principal place of business.

(f)

If the entity refuses to produce information requested in accordance with this section and the court determines that the refusal violates this section, the court may award the requestor’s reasonable attorney’s fees incurred to compel the production of the information.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 81 (S.B. 18), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 21.025 — Production of Information by Certain Entities, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.­21.­htm#21.­025 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

21.001
Concurrent Jurisdiction 21.002
Transfer of Cases 21.003
District Court Authority 21.011
Standard Procedure 21.012
Condemnation Petition 21.013
Venue 21.014
Special Commissioners 21.015
Hearing 21.016
Notice 21.017
Alternative Pleadings 21.018
Appeal from Commissioners’ Findings 21.019
Dismissal of Condemnation Proceedings 21.020
Reinstatement of Condemnation Proceedings 21.021
Possession Pending Litigation 21.022
Authority of Courts 21.023
Disclosure of Information Required at Time of Acquisition 21.025
Production of Information by Certain Entities 21.041
Evidence 21.042
Assessment of Damages 21.043
Displacement from Dwelling or Place of Business 21.044
Damages from Temporary Possession 21.045
Title Acquired 21.046
Relocation Assistance Program 21.047
Assessment of Costs and Fees 21.048
Statement of Damages and Costs 21.049
Notice of Decision of Special Commissioners 21.061
Judgment on Commissioners’ Findings 21.062
Writ of Possession 21.063
Appeal 21.064
Injunctive Relief 21.065
Vested Interest 21.0101
Effect of Chapter on Survey Access Rights 21.101
Right of Repurchase 21.102
Notice to Previous Property Owner Required 21.103
Resale of Property 21.0111
Disclosure of Certain Information Required 21.0112
Provision of Landowner’s Bill of Rights Statement Required 21.0113
Bona Fide Offer Required 21.0114
Required Terms for Instruments of Conveyance of Certain Easements 21.0121
Condemnation to Acquire Water Rights 21.0195
Dismissal of Certain Condemnation Proceedings 21.0211
Payment of Ad Valorem Taxes 21.0421
Assessment of Damages: Groundwater Rights 21.1021
Requests for Information Regarding Condemned Property 21.1022
Limitations Period for Repurchase Right
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Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 21.025’s source at texas​.gov