Sec. 264.022. ACQUISITION, OPERATION, AND LEASE OF HOSPITALS. (a) The authority may construct, purchase, enlarge, furnish, or equip one or more hospitals located in the county.
(b) The authority may operate and maintain one or more hospitals. The authority shall operate a hospital without the intervention of private profit for the use and benefit of the public unless the authority leases the hospital.
(c) The board may lease a hospital or part of a hospital owned by the authority for operation by the lessee as a hospital under terms that are satisfactory to the board and the lessee. The lease must:
(1) be authorized by resolution of the board;
(2) be executed on behalf of the authority by the president and secretary of the board; and
(3) have the seal of the authority impressed on the lease.
(d) The bond resolution or trust indenture may prescribe procedures and policies for the operation of a hospital. If a hospital is used, operated, or acquired by a nonprofit corporation or is leased, the authority may delegate to the nonprofit corporation or lessee the duty to establish the procedures and policies.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 264 - County Hospital Authorities
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 264.021. General Powers
Section 264.022. Acquisition, Operation, and Lease of Hospitals
Section 264.024. Management Agreement
Section 264.026. Rates for Hospital Services
Section 264.028. Eminent Domain
Section 264.029. Gifts and Endowments
Section 264.030. Sale of Property; General Provisions
Section 264.031. Sale or Closing of Hospital
Section 264.032. Emergency Borrowing
Section 264.033. Time Warrants
Section 264.034. Facilities and Services for the Disabled or the Elderly
Section 264.035. Establishment of Nonprofit Corporation
Section 264.036. Hospital Authority Contracts, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures