Sec. 1065.108. 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 property interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise a right, power, privilege, or function conferred on the district 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 1065 - Motley County Hospital District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 1065.101. District Responsibility
Section 1065.102. Restriction on County or Municipality Taxation
Section 1065.103. Management and Control
Section 1065.104. Hospital System
Section 1065.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
Section 1065.107. District Property and Facilities
Section 1065.108. Eminent Domain
Section 1065.109. Gifts and Endowments
Section 1065.110. Operating and Management Contracts