Sec. 1020.117. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED. (a) The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.
(b) The district is entitled to all causes of action and defenses to which similar authorities performing only governmental functions are entitled.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Subtitle A - Hospital Districts
Chapter 1020 - Deaf Smith County Hospital District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 1020.101. District Responsibility
Section 1020.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt
Section 1020.103. Management, Control, and Administration
Section 1020.104. Hospital System
Section 1020.106. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
Section 1020.107. Provision of Certain Health Services
Section 1020.108. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment
Section 1020.109. Eminent Domain
Section 1020.110. Gifts and Endowments
Section 1020.111. Construction Contracts
Section 1020.112. Operating and Management Contracts
Section 1020.113. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Hospitalization
Section 1020.114. Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services
Section 1020.115. Payment for Treatment; Procedures