HB 5417 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a bona fide offer for the acquisition of real property through condemnation.

HB 5417 requires government entities or approved private groups seeking to acquire private property through eminent domain to make a "bona fide" written offer to the property owner. This offer must include the owner's bill of rights statement, a clear disclosure of whether compensation covers damages to remaining property, and a certified appraisal of the property's value. The bill sets timing rules: a final offer must be made 30 days after the initial offer if equal or higher, or 60 days if lower, and must match or exceed the certified appraisal. It directly affects property owners facing potential eminent domain actions by mandating transparency and fair compensation procedures.
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Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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