Primary Department: Harris Health System
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Esmail Porsa
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Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section
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Request by Harris Health for Commissioners Court to set and authorize notice of a public hearing on December 11, pursuant to Texas Parks & Wildlife Code Chapter 26, regarding Harris Health's proposed acquisition by condemnation of approximately 8.9 acres of Hermann Park adjacent to Ben Taub Hospital for the redevelopment and expansion of Ben Taub Hospital.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 23, 2025, the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution related to the redevelopment and expansion of Ben Taub Hospital and authorized the acquisition by eminent domain for public convenience and necessity of three parcels of land within Hermann Park of approximately 8.9 acres. After reviewing the information provided by administration and the clearly enunciated local preferences, including testimony received at the July 24, 2025 public hearing, the Harris Health Board determined that no feasible and prudent alternative to the taking of property existed and that the project includes all reasonable planning to minimize and mitigate harm to Hermann Park, pursuant to Chapter 26, Parks and Wildlife Code.
Pursuant to Section 281.050, Health and Safety Code, Harris County Commissioners Court approval is required before Harris Health can acquire land through condemnation. T...
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