Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 61.005: CONTRIBUTION TOWARD COST OF ASSISTANCE.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 2. HEALTH
SUBTITLE C. PROGRAMS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 61. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE AND TREATMENT ACT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

(a) A county, public hospital, or hospital district may request an eligible resident receiving health care assistance under this chapter to contribute a nominal amount toward the cost of the assistance.

(b) The county, public hospital, or hospital district may not deny or reduce assistance to an eligible resident who cannot or refuses to contribute.

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

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