Sec. 246.023. MANDATORY ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO CERTAIN FACILITIES. (a) The commissioner shall issue a certificate of authority for a facility that:
(1) was occupied by at least one resident on September 1, 1987;
(2) was under construction on September 1, 1987; or
(3) incurred substantial financial obligations before September 1, 1987, related to the development of the facility.
(b) A certificate of authority issued under this section may be suspended or revoked as any other certificate.
(c) This section prevails over Section 246.022.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
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