What does it mean to be cited by publication in this notice?

Cited by publication means legal notice is served publicly because heirs are unknown or cannot be located; it starts a response deadline.

Who must respond to this condemnation notice?

Unknown or unlocated heirs and legal representatives of Anthony Branch Jr. and Bettie Jean Branch named in the notice should respond.

When is the deadline to answer the court?

Answer must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on May 27, 2026, which is 42 days after first publication.

What happens if I do not respond by the deadline?

The court may proceed without you and you may lose the ability to claim any portion of condemnation proceeds or property interest.

Court Notice — Walker County (14860CV)

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Condemnation

Affects:HeirsGovernment Agencies

The State of Texas filed a condemnation (eminent domain) petition in Walker County Court at Law seeking property and potential proceeds distribution; unknown heirs of Anthony Branch Jr. and Bettie Jean Branch are ordered to appear or answer by May 27, 2026. Failure to respond may affect their claim to proceeds or rights.

Key Takeaways

Condemnation petition filed December 10, 2025
Unknown heirs must answer by May 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Case number: 14860CV in Walker County Court at Law
Failure to appear may forfeit claim to proceeds or property interest

Deadline · Hearing Date

May 27, 2026

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Published

May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Confirm publication date
Verify the first publication date used to compute the 42-day period so the May 27, 2026 deadline is correct.
2
File an answer with the court
File an answer in Cause No. 14860CV at the Walker County Court at Law by 10:00 a.m. on May 27, 2026; contact the court clerk for filing instructions.
3
Consult an attorney
Speak with a probate or eminent domain attorney immediately to protect rights and possible proceeds from condemnation.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean to be cited by publication in this notice?: Cited by publication means legal notice is served publicly because heirs are unknown or cannot be located; it starts a response deadline.
Who must respond to this condemnation notice?: Unknown or unlocated heirs and legal representatives of Anthony Branch Jr. and Bettie Jean Branch named in the notice should respond.
When is the deadline to answer the court?: Answer must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on May 27, 2026, which is 42 days after first publication.
What happens if I do not respond by the deadline?: The court may proceed without you and you may lose the ability to claim any portion of condemnation proceeds or property interest.

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Legal terms in this notice

Condemnation: Government legal process to take private property for public use, with compensation.
Petition for Condemnation: A court filing asking to exercise eminent domain and order payment for taken property.

Full Notice Text

CITATION BY PUBLICATIONTHE STATE OF TEXAS §COUNTY OF WALKER §TO: The Unknown Heirs of Anthony Branch, Jr., Deceased and Bettie JeanBranch, Deceased and, if any of them are deceased, their respective heirsand legal representatives, if any. The interests of these unknown or unlocatedDefendants are that they either own or may claim an interest in said propertysubject to the condemnation and may be entitled to a portion of the proceedsthereof, subject to unpaid taxes.You are hereby commanded to appear in the below-mentioned case and sub-mit an answer to the Court by 10:00 o'clock a.m. on the first Monday after theexpiration of 42 days from the first date it is published, which will be the 27thday of May, 2026.The State of Texas filed a Petition for Condemnation with the Judge of theCounty Court at Law of Walker County, Texas, on the 10th day of Decem-ber, 2025, in Cause No. 14860CV, which is styled Th

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