Can TxDOT or any other State government entity come on my property without my permission?
Prior to Condemnation proceedings, TxDOT must obtain the permission of the landowner to enter upon the property and conduct a survey. If the landowner refuses to give permission and TxDOT enters the property, they are trespassing. Once a Condemnation proceeding begins, then TxDOT may enter the property WITHOUT the owner’s permission. The landowner should receive notice prior to the beginning of a Condemnation proceedings.
