Tex. Health and Safety Code § 579.152: POWERS AND DUTIES.

A district may, if necessary to provide mental health services to the residents of the creating hospital districts:

(1) acquire and hold title to, construct, operate, manage, and maintain real property, including improvements to real property;

(2) acquire, operate, manage, and maintain equipment and other personal property;

(3) enter into and perform contracts;

(4) appoint and employ officers, agents, and employees;

(5) sue and be sued;

(6) seek and accept gifts, grants, and donations; and

(7) perform other acts necessary to accomplish the purpose of the district.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (H.B. 492), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.