Sec. 1034.108. 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 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 petition for review.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Subtitle A - Hospital Districts
Chapter 1034 - Hall County Hospital District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 1034.101. District Responsibility
Section 1034.102. Restriction on County Taxation and Debt
Section 1034.103. Management, Control, and Administration
Section 1034.105. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
Section 1034.106. Mobile Emergency Medical Service
Section 1034.107. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment
Section 1034.108. Eminent Domain
Section 1034.109. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 1034.110. Gifts and Endowments
Section 1034.111. Construction Contracts
Section 1034.112. Operating and Management Contracts
Section 1034.113. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Services
Section 1034.114. Payment for Treatment; Procedures