(a) The board may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire land for the use of the system.
(b) The board must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but the board is not required to provide a bond for appeal or a bond for costs.
(c) The board may not use the power of eminent domain to acquire land that is dedicated to a public use by another governmental entity.
Official text of the Texas Education Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.