Sec. 1094.108. 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 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 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 1094 - Seminole Hospital District of Gaines County, Texas
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 1094.101. District Responsibility
Section 1094.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt
Section 1094.103. Oversight and Control
Section 1094.104. Hospital System
Section 1094.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
Section 1094.107. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment
Section 1094.108. Eminent Domain
Section 1094.109. Gifts and Endowments
Section 1094.110. Construction Contracts
Section 1094.111. Operating and Management Contracts
Section 1094.112. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Hospitalization
Section 1094.113. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services