(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.

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Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 1055.107

  • 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

(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.