Sec. 314A.051. REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION OF MERGER AGREEMENTS REQUIRED. (a) Two or more hospitals may negotiate and enter into a merger agreement, subject to approval by the designated agency as provided by this subchapter.
(b) No merger agreement shall receive immunity under this chapter unless the designated agency issues a certificate of public advantage governing the merger agreement.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3301), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Powers and Duties of Hospitals
Chapter 314A - Merger Agreements Among Certain Hospitals
Subchapter B. Certificate of Public Advantage
Section 314A.051. Review and Certification of Merger Agreements Required
Section 314A.053. Application Fee
Section 314A.054. Review of Application by Designated Agency; Grant or Denial of Application
Section 314A.055. Review of Application by Attorney General
Section 314A.056. Issuance of Certificate of Public Advantage
Section 314A.058. Termination of Certificate of Public Advantage by Hospital