Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a political subdivision to take private property outside the political subdivision's boundaries.

SB 70 prohibits political subdivisions (like cities or counties) from using eminent domain to take private property located outside their own boundaries. The bill adds a new restriction to Texas law, stating that such takings are not allowed for condemnation petitions filed on or after the bill's effective date. Property taken under petitions filed before the effective date would follow existing law. This change applies only to future cases and does not affect current or pending proceedings.