Sec. 1025.108. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property located in district territory if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a power, right, or privilege conferred by this chapter.
(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, except 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 1025 - Electra Hospital District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 1025.101. District Responsibility
Section 1025.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt
Section 1025.103. Management, Control, and Administration
Section 1025.104. Hospital System
Section 1025.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
Section 1025.107. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment
Section 1025.108. Eminent Domain
Section 1025.109. Gifts and Endowments
Section 1025.110. Construction Contracts
Section 1025.111. Operating and Management Contracts
Section 1025.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Care and Treatment
Section 1025.113. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services
Section 1025.114. Payment for Treatment; Procedures