Texas Surveyors Practice Exam

Where is the resolution of condemnation generally filed?

1. The county council

2. The mayor's office

3. The county judge

4. The state legislature

The correct answer is: The county judge

The resolution of condemnation is typically filed with the county judge’s office. This is because the county judge is responsible for overseeing matters related to condemnation proceedings, which involve the government taking private property for public use. When a resolution of condemnation is passed, it is an official declaration that a property is to be taken for public purposes, and filing with the county judge ensures that the local judicial authority is informed and involved in the process. The county judge plays a crucial role in the legal proceedings that follow the resolution, including hearings that may be necessary to determine the compensation owed to the property owner. The other options, such as the county council, the mayor's office, or the state legislature, do not have the direct responsibility or authority over the filing of condemnation resolutions. While they may be involved in the broader legislative or policy decisions leading up to a condemnation, the specific filing occurs in the county judge's office to initiate the legal process.