HB421
Eminent domain; condemnation of public waterworks systems, determination of lost profits.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
Nicole Cole (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Eminent domain; condemnation of public waterworks systems; determination of lost profits.
Requires the body determining just compensation in a condemnation proceeding initiated by a locality for the taking of a waterworks system to consider in its determination of lost profits the difference between the rates, fees, and charges for water service provided by (i) the condemning locality or authority and (ii) ... (More) the owner on the date of valuation. The bill requires, upon the petition of any party or upon the request of the court, that such determination of lost profits be commensurately reduced to the extent that the body determining just compensation and the court find to be just and reasonable. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/12/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104000D
- 01/12/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- 01/26/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
