Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
Imminent Domain
Does a gas company have the right to condemn to install a gathering line for natural gas, be it interstate or intrastate company or interstate or intrastate line? Also need to know about laws concerning property damages/rights.
Asked on 2/01/00, 3:52 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph A. McDermott, III
Attorney at Law
Re: Imminent Domain
Yes, gas pipelines have the power of eminent domain. You must be paid a fair value for the land taken. In Texas, there is a three step process beginning wih an offer from the pipeline and ending, if no settlement is reached, with a trial to determine value. I've handled a some of these matters and would be glad to talk to you further about specifics if you would like to call me.
Answered on 2/02/00, 3:46 pm
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