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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 E. COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS |
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Chapter 301. COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS |
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Subchapter A. HOSPITAL LAUNDRY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS |
Sec. 301.001. DEFINITIONS
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In this subchapter:
(1) "Eligible institution" means an entity engaged in health-related pursuits that, except for cooperative associations, is exempt from federal income tax and includes only:
(A) a municipality;
(B) a political subdivision of the state;
(C) a state-supported health-related institution, including:
(i) The Texas A&M University System;
(ii) The University of Texas System; and
(iii) Texas Woman's University;
(D) a nonprofit health-related institution; or
(E) a cooperative association created under Subchapter B, a unit of which is located in a county with a population of more than 3.3 million.
(2) "Laundry system" includes:
(A) buildings in which soiled or infected clothing, uniforms, or linens are laundered;
(B) land and interests in land as sites for buildings or access to buildings;
(C) equipment and appliances for a laundry operation;
(D) supplies for a laundry operation;
(E) clothing, uniforms, and linens;
(F) automotive and other personal property appropriate for delivery and pickup services; and
(G) other property and equipment incidental or appropriate to the operation of laundry facilities.