Sec. 122.007. ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL CLINICS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES. (a) The commissioners court of a county with a population of less than 20,000 may establish a medical clinic for the provision of health care services.
(b) The commissioners court may determine the types of health care services to be provided at the clinic, including medical care and treatment provided by a licensed physician, nursing care provided by a registered nurse, and dental care provided by a licensed dentist.
(c) The commissioners court may:
(1) purchase land on which to construct the clinic;
(2) construct the clinic, lease space for the clinic, or purchase and develop an existing building for the clinic; and
(3) operate or contract for the operation of the clinic.
(d) A county with a population of less than 20,000 that constructs a medical clinic under this section may continue to operate the clinic and exercise the powers provided by this section after the county exceeds that population.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 758, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health
Chapter 122 - Powers and Duties of Counties and Municipalities Relating to Public Health
Section 122.001. County Funding for Public Health and Sanitation
Section 122.002. Health Unit in County With Population of Less Than 22,000
Section 122.003. Health Unit in County With Population of 22,200 to 22,500
Section 122.004. Appropriation to Hospital Established by Donation
Section 122.005. Powers of Type a General-Law Municipality
Section 122.006. Powers of Home-Rule Municipalities
Section 122.007. Establishment of Medical Clinics in Certain Counties
Section 122.008. Employment for Public Schools and Compensation