(a) The hospital board may acquire the fee simple title to or any other interest in land and other property by condemnation under Chapter 21, Property Code, to carry out any power, duty, or function under this subchapter.
(b) The board has the same rights as a county or municipality under § 21.021, Property Code.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 265.052

  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The board shall determine the amount and character of the interest in land or other property to be acquired under this section.