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.

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Answered on 2/02/00, 3:46 pm


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