Sec. 314A.055. REVIEW OF APPLICATION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL. (a) The attorney general shall review an application for a certificate of public advantage and all supporting documents and information provided by the applicants. On completion of the review and subject to Subsection (b), the attorney general shall advise the designated agency whether:
(1) the proposed merger agreement would likely benefit the public by maintaining or improving the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of health care services offered to the public; and
(2) the likely benefits resulting from the proposed merger agreement outweigh any disadvantages attributable to a reduction in competition that may result from the proposed merger.
(b) The attorney general shall review an application for a certificate of public advantage as soon as practicable, taking into consideration the deadline prescribed by Section 314A.054.
(c) If the attorney general advises the designated agency to deny an application, the attorney general shall state the basis and reasons for the recommended denial.
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