The bill, S.B. No. 316, authorizes the Texas Facilities Commission to exercise eminent domain to acquire property for the construction of a wall along the state's international border. This initiative aims to prevent human trafficking and illegal entry into the United States, including the entry of unauthorized aliens, terrorists, and contraband such as narcotics. The commission is granted the authority to acquire land in fee simple or any lesser interest, including easements and rights-of-way, necessary for the wall's development.

To proceed with the eminent domain process, the commission must adopt a resolution affirming that the property acquisition is a public necessity and in the public interest. This resolution serves as conclusive evidence of the necessity for the proposed acquisition. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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