Sec. 81.092.  CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES.  The department may contract with a physician to provide services to persons infected or reasonably suspected of being infected with a sexually transmitted disease or tuberculosis if:
(1)  local or regional health department services are not available; 
(2)  the person in need of examination or treatment is unable to pay for the services;  and
(3)  there is an immediate need for examination or treatment of the person.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.