(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.