Can the gas company legally condemn my property to lay pipe on it?
Full Question:
Can a Gas company legally condemn my property if I refuse to let them dig and lay a pipe line on it?
05/22/2007 |
Category: Oil Gas and Minerals |
State: Texas |
#5557
Answer:
There are eminent domain laws which provide who can exercise the right of eminent domain and for what purpose. If the easement or property cannot be purchased, either the utility, City or County or State, can condemn property if it is for an approved purpose. Utilities generally have eminent domain rights sometime in cooperation with a governmental agencty.
