Text of subsection as added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 916 (H.B. 2963), Sec. 3

Text of subsection as added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 217 (S.B. 1063), Sec. 3

A public hospital may select one or more providers of health care services. A public hospital may require eligible residents to obtain care from a mandated provider except:

1. (1) in an emergency;
2. (2) when medically inappropriate; or
3. (3) when care is not available.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.