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Starr County agrees to eminent‑domain resolution to acquire flood‑control right‑of‑way
Summary
The commissioners approved a resolution authorizing right‑of‑way acquisition by eminent domain for flood control (positions 1 and 2) after discussing the item and referring details to executive session; the court approved the resolution in open session.
Starr County Commissioners Court approved a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire right‑of‑way for flood‑control projects affecting specified positions within the county.
A commissioner asked that the item be discussed in executive session; the court recessed and later returned to approve the public‑needs-and‑necessity resolution authorizing acquisition by eminent domain for the flood‑control project. The motion passed by voice vote.
The transcript shows the item was initially flagged for executive session discussion and, after the closed session, the court moved forward with approval. The court did not discuss parcel‑level compensation or acquisition schedules in the open session record.
