Opinion No.

Honorable Jim Mapel Criminal District Attorney Brazoria County Courthouse Angleton, Texas 77515

Re: Whether a hospital district may acquire by lease or purchase real property outside its boundaries

Dear Mr. Mapel:

You ask whether the Sweeny Hospital District may acquire, by lease or purchase in fee simple, real property located outside its boundaries when such property is deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the hospital district. We conclude that the Sweeny Hospital District lacks the authority to purchase real property located outside its boundaries to fulfill the district's purpose…