Sec. 1055.107.  AUTHORITY TO LEASE DISTRICT FACILITIES.  (a)  The district may lease district facilities acquired or constructed under this chapter to any person for consideration the board determines is reasonable and adequate.
(b)  The terms of a lease entered under this section may include a provision that requires the lessee to:
(1)  agree to maintain the district's hospital facilities; or
(2)  care for and treat the indigent or needy patients of Marion County.
(c)  If a lease under this section includes a provision described by Subsection (b)(2), Marion County may:
(1)  spend money and make payments to the lessee for the care and treatment;
(2)  impose ad valorem taxes; or
(3)  pledge any of the county's money or resources to payments made under the contract.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.