The bill, S.B. No. 27, seeks to amend the Government Code regarding the exercise of eminent domain by political subdivisions in Texas. It introduces a new section, 2206.003, which explicitly prohibits political subdivisions from taking private property located outside their boundaries through eminent domain. This change aims to limit the scope of eminent domain powers and ensure that such actions are confined within the jurisdictional limits of the political subdivisions.

Additionally, the heading of Subchapter A, Chapter 2206 is revised to reflect these limitations, changing it to "LIMITATIONS ON PURPOSE, USE, AND LOCATION OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN." The bill stipulates that the new regulations will apply only to condemnation petitions filed after the effective date of the Act, while those filed before will continue to be governed by the previous law. The Act is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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