(a) The board has full management and control of all district business. The board may negotiate and contract with any person to purchase or lease land, to construct and equip a hospital system, and to operate and maintain the hospital.
(b) The district has the powers of government and the authority to exercise the rights, privileges, and functions concerning the purposes for which the district was created that are conferred by this chapter and any other law in this state from which the district is entitled to benefit.

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Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 1047.101

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005