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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES |
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Subtitle D. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS |
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Chapter 281. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF AT LEAST 190,000 |
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Subchapter C. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 281.0511. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS; LEASE OF PROPERTY OR HOSPITAL FACILITIES
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(a) This section applies only to a district created in a county with a population of more than 800,000 that was not included in the boundaries of a hospital district before September 1, 2003.
(b) Notwithstanding Sections 281.050 and 281.051, the board may contract with any person, including a private or public entity or a political subdivision of this state, to provide or assist in the provision of services.
(c) Notwithstanding Section 281.050, the board may lease any property or hospital facility without the approval of the commissioners court. The board may enter into a lease under this subsection only after an open meeting in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, including Section 551.072, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 164 , Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 , Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 , Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.