Sec. 1078.108. 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 property 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 the district is not required to deposit money in the trial court or execute a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a)(2) or (3), 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Subtitle A - Hospital Districts
Chapter 1078 - Houston County Hospital District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 1078.101. District Responsibility
Section 1078.102. Restriction on Houston County Taxation and Debt
Section 1078.103. Management, Control, and Administration
Section 1078.105. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
Section 1078.106. Mobile Emergency Medical Service
Section 1078.107. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment
Section 1078.108. Eminent Domain
Section 1078.109. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 1078.110. Gifts and Endowments
Section 1078.111. Lease of District Property
Section 1078.112. Construction Contracts
Section 1078.113. Operating and Management Contracts
Section 1078.114. Contracts for Care
Section 1078.115. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Services
Section 1078.116. Payment for Treatment; Procedures