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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE |
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Title 3. HEALTH |
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Subtitle A. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS |
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Chapter 1073. NORTH RUNNELS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
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Subchapter C. POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 1073.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM
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(a) The district shall provide for the establishment, administration, maintenance, operation, and financing of a hospital system, including any component specified by Subsection (b) or a service or facility specified by Subsection (c), by:
(1) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, or renovating buildings and equipment;
(2) equipping the buildings; and
(3) administering the system, service, or facility for hospital purposes.
(b) The hospital system may include:
(1) a medical care system;
(2) rural health clinics;
(3) outpatient clinics and facilities for outpatient clinics;
(4) nursing homes;
(5) home health services;
(6) facilities for domiciliary care of the sick, injured, or geriatric;
(7) pharmacies;
(8) convalescent home facilities;
(9) necessary nurses domiciliaries and training centers;
(10) blood banks;
(11) community mental health centers;
(12) research centers or laboratories; and
(13) any other facilities the board considers necessary for hospital care.
(c) The district may provide any services or facilities necessary for:
(1) hospital agencies;
(2) extended care facilities; and
(3) assisted living or personal care facilities, including retirement benefits, housing, and medical office buildings.