Sec. 286.080. EMINENT DOMAIN. (a) A district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in property located in the territory of the district if the property interest is necessary to the exercise of the rights or authority conferred by this chapter.
(b) A district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but 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 a district, the district is not required to:
(1) pay in advance or give bond or other security for costs in the trial court;
(2) give bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or
(3) give bond for costs or supersedeas on an appeal or writ of error.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 121, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Hospital Districts
Chapter 286 - Hospital Districts Created by Voter Approval
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 286.071. Responsibility of Governmental Entity
Section 286.072. Limitation on Governmental Entity
Section 286.073. District Responsibilities
Section 286.074. Management, Control, and Administration
Section 286.075. District Rules
Section 286.076. Methods and Procedures
Section 286.077. Hospital Property, Facilities, and Equipment
Section 286.078. Construction Contracts
Section 286.079. District Operating and Management Contracts
Section 286.080. Eminent Domain
Section 286.081. Expenses for Moving Facilities of Railroads or Utilities
Section 286.082. Indigent Care
Section 286.083. Reimbursement for Services
Section 286.084. Service Contracts