Sec. 51.9045. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) In this section:

(1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(2) "Lodging facility" does not include a dormitory or other student housing facility.

(b) The governing board of an institution of higher education may not use the power of eminent domain to acquire land to be used for a lodging facility or for parking or a parking structure intended to be used in connection with the use of a lodging facility.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 7), Sec. 5, eff. November 18, 2005.