Sec. 1023.107. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in district territory if the interest is necessary for the district to exercise a right or authority conferred by this chapter.
(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except that the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.
(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:
(1) pay in advance or provide a bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2) provide a bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(3) provide a bond for costs or a supersedeas bond on an appeal or writ of error.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Subtitle A - Hospital Districts
Chapter 1023 - Eastland Memorial Hospital District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 1023.101. District Responsibility
Section 1023.102. Restriction on County Taxation and Debt
Section 1023.103. Management, Control, and Administration
Section 1023.105. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
Section 1023.106. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment
Section 1023.107. Eminent Domain
Section 1023.108. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 1023.109. Gifts and Endowments
Section 1023.110. Construction Contracts
Section 1023.111. Operating and Management Contracts
Section 1023.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Services
Section 1023.113. Provision of Certain Health Services
Section 1023.114. Payment for Treatment; Procedures