Sec. 314A.052. APPLICATION. (a) One or more parties to a merger agreement may submit an application to the designated agency for a certificate of public advantage governing the merger agreement. The application must include a written copy of the merger agreement and describe the nature and scope of the merger.
(b) If an applicant believes the documents or other information required to be submitted with an application under Subsection (a) contains proprietary information that is required to remain confidential, the applicant shall:
(1) clearly identify the information; and
(2) submit duplicate applications, one application that has complete information for the designated agency's use and one redacted application that will be made available for public release.
(c) A copy of the application and copies of all additional related materials must be submitted to the attorney general and to the designated agency at the same time.
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