Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 122.007
Establishment of Medical Clinics in Certain Counties


(a)

The commissioners court of a county with a population of less than 20,000 may establish a medical clinic for the provision of health care services.

(b)

The commissioners court may determine the types of health care services to be provided at the clinic, including medical care and treatment provided by a licensed physician, nursing care provided by a registered nurse, and dental care provided by a licensed dentist.

(c)

The commissioners court may:

(1)

purchase land on which to construct the clinic;

(2)

construct the clinic, lease space for the clinic, or purchase and develop an existing building for the clinic; and

(3)

operate or contract for the operation of the clinic.

(d)

A county with a population of less than 20,000 that constructs a medical clinic under this section may continue to operate the clinic and exercise the powers provided by this section after the county exceeds that population.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 758, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.

Source: Section 122.007 — Establishment of Medical Clinics in Certain Counties, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­122.­htm#122.­007 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 122.007’s source at texas​.gov