Sec. 1071.108. DISTRICT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT  


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  • (a) The board shall determine:

    (1) the type, number, and location of facilities required to maintain an adequate hospital system; and

    (2) the type of equipment necessary for hospital care.

    (b) The board may:

    (1) acquire by lease, purchase, or lease to purchase or may construct, repair, or renovate property, including facilities or equipment, for use in the district's hospital system; and

    (2) mortgage or pledge the property as security for the payment of the purchase price.

    (c) The board may lease hospital facilities for the district.

    (d) The board may lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or part of the district's property for the district, including facilities or equipment, to a public or private entity.

    (e) The district may operate any facility covered by this section or contract with any person to manage or operate the facility.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 , Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.