Sec. 246.021. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY REQUIRED. Unless a provider holds a certificate of authority issued under this subchapter, the provider may not:
(1) acquire a facility;
(2) enter into a continuing care contract; or
(3) enter into a reservation agreement unless the agreement provides for the full refund, for any reason, of a deposit paid in connection with the agreement.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 953, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 246 - Continuing Care Facilities
Subchapter B. Certificate of Authority
Section 246.021. Certificate of Authority Required
Section 246.022. Application for and Issuance of Certificate of Authority
Section 246.023. Mandatory Issuance of Certificate of Authority to Certain Facilities
Section 246.024. Transfer of Certificate of Authority
Section 246.025. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Authority