Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to acquire real property for the taking or transportation of water.

HB 287 restricts local governments (like cities or counties) from acquiring real property outside their own county boundaries for water-related projects. Specifically, it prohibits political subdivisions from using any method - such as purchase, eminent domain, or lease - to obtain land outside their county for taking or transporting water. This bill amends Texas Local Government Code Section 271.909 to clarify that such acquisitions are generally not permitted unless explicitly allowed by other laws. The bill does not create new water infrastructure but limits existing authority for cross-county land acquisition for water systems. It takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.